Portrait of Ernst Troeltsch

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

Where to start with Ernst Troeltsch

Non-fiction in order

  1. Protestantism and Progress (1912)

    210 pages

  2. Christian Thought (1923)

    179 pages

  3. The Social Teaching of the Christian Churches (1949)

    1019 pages

  4. The Absoluteness of Christianity and the History of Religions (1971)

    174 pages

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.

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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.