David Strauss books in order
German theologian
- Lived
- 1808–1874
- Country
- Kingdom of Württemberg
- Books
- 8
David Strauss published 6 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with The Life of Jesus Critically Examined (1835).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with David Strauss
Non-fiction in order
The Life of Jesus (1846)
A New Life of Jesus (1865)
Judaism and Its History (1865)
The Old Faith and the New (1873)
The Life Of Jesus For The People (1879)
Other books in order
The Opinions of Professor David F. Strauss (1844)
Ulrich Von Hutten, His Life and Times (1874)
About David Strauss
David Friedrich Strauss was a German liberal Protestant theologian and writer who influenced Christian Europe with his portrayal of the "historical Jesus", whose divine nature he explored via myth.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
David Strauss FAQ
- How many books has David Strauss written?
- David Strauss published 6 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read David Strauss's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Life of Jesus Critically Examined.
- What is David Strauss's last book?
- The Old Faith and the New (1873).
- What is David Strauss's most famous book?
- The Life of Jesus Critically Examined (1835) is David Strauss's most widely read book.
- Can I read David Strauss's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by David Strauss is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.