
Ernst Troeltsch books in order
German philosopher and theologian
- Lived
- 1865–1923
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 4
Ernst Troeltsch published 4 non-fiction books, beginning with Protestantism and Progress (1912).
Updated September 2026
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Protestantism and Progress
Ernst Troeltsch's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order

Protestantism and Progress (1912)

Christian Thought (1923)

The Social Teaching of the Christian Churches (1949)

The Absoluteness of Christianity and the History of Religions (1971)
About Ernst Troeltsch
Ernst Peter Wilhelm Troeltsch was a German liberal Protestant theologian, a writer on the philosophy of religion and the philosophy of history, and a classical liberal politician. He was a member of the history of religions school. His work was a synthesis of a number of strands, drawing on Albrecht Ritschl, Max Weber's conception of sociology, and the Baden school of neo-Kantianism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ernst Troeltsch FAQ
- How many books has Ernst Troeltsch written?
- Ernst Troeltsch published 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ernst Troeltsch's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Protestantism and Progress.
- What is Ernst Troeltsch's last book?
- Christian Thought (1923).
- What is Ernst Troeltsch's most famous book?
- Protestantism and Progress (1912) is Ernst Troeltsch's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.
