Edith Stein books in order
Jewish-German Catholic nun, theologian and philosopher
- Lived
- 1891–1942
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 6
Edith Stein published 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books. The best-known is On the Problem of Empathy.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Edith Stein
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On the Problem of Empathy
Edith Stein's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Writings of Edith Stein (1956)
On the Problem of Empathy (1964)
Life in a Jewish Family (1986)
Essays on Woman (1987)
Other books in order
The Science of the Cross (1960)
Edith Stein (1991)
About Edith Stein
Edith Stein was a German philosopher who converted to Catholicism and became a Discalced Carmelite nun. She was murdered in the gas chamber at the Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration camp on 9 August 1942, and is canonized as a martyr of the Catholic Church; she is also one of six patron saints of Europe.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edith Stein FAQ
- How many books has Edith Stein written?
- Edith Stein published 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edith Stein's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with On the Problem of Empathy.
- What is Edith Stein's most famous book?
- On the Problem of Empathy is Edith Stein's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.