Ernest Renan books in order
French philosopher and writer
- Lived
- 1823–1892
- Country
- France
- Books
- 13
Ernest Renan published 1 novel, 10 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Antichrist (1843). The best-known is Life of Jesus (1863).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ernest Renan
Standalone novels in order
What Is a Nation? (1887)
Non-fiction in order
Antichrist (1843)
Life of Jesus (1863)
The Apostles (1866)
Saint Paul (1868)
Mélanges D'histoire Et De Voyages (1878)
Recollections of My Youth (1883)
Lectures on the Influence of the Institutions, Thought and Culture of Rome, on Christianity and the Development of the Catholic Church (1884)
Studies in Religious History (1884)
History of the People of Israel (1888)
The Future of Science (1891)
Other books in order
Caliban (1878)
Marcus Aurelius (1889)
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About Ernest Renan
Joseph Ernest Renan was a French Orientalist and Semitic scholar, writing on Semitic languages and civilizations, historian of religion, philologist, philosopher, biblical scholar, and critic. He wrote works on the origins of early Christianity, and espoused popular political theories especially concerning nationalism, national identity, and the superiority of White people over other human races.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ernest Renan FAQ
- How many books has Ernest Renan written?
- Ernest Renan published 1 novel, 10 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ernest Renan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Life of Jesus.
- What is Ernest Renan's last book?
- The Future of Science (1891).
- What is Ernest Renan's most famous book?
- Life of Jesus (1863) is Ernest Renan's most widely read book.
- Can I read Ernest Renan's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Ernest Renan are 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.