Dorothee Sölle books in order
German theologian
- Lived
- 1929–2003
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 6
Dorothee Sölle published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Truth Is Concrete (1967). The best-known is Beyond Mere Obedience (1970).
Updated September 2026
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Beyond Mere Obedience
Dorothee Sölle's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Silent Cry: Mysticism and Resistance (1997)
Non-fiction in order
The Truth Is Concrete (1967)
Beyond Mere Obedience (1970)
Choosing Life (1980)
Thinking About God (1990)
Other books in order
Theology for Skeptics (1995)
About Dorothee Sölle
Dorothee Steffensky-Sölle, known as Dorothee Sölle, was a German Lutheran liberation theologian who coined the term "Christofascism".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Dorothee Sölle FAQ
- How many books has Dorothee Sölle written?
- Dorothee Sölle published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dorothee Sölle's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Beyond Mere Obedience.
- What is Dorothee Sölle's last book?
- The Silent Cry: Mysticism and Resistance (1997).
- What is Dorothee Sölle's most famous book?
- Beyond Mere Obedience (1970) is Dorothee Sölle's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.