Harry Emerson Fosdick published 7 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 13 other books, beginning with The Assurance of Immortality (1913). The best-known is The Man from Nazareth as His Contemporaries Saw Him (1949).
Updated September 2026
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The Man from Nazareth as His Contemporaries Saw Him
Harry Emerson Fosdick's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
A Pilgrimage to Palestine (1927)
As I See Religion (1932)
Living Under Tension (1941)
On (1943)
The Man from Nazareth as His Contemporaries Saw Him (1949)
Great Voices of the Reformation (1952)
The Living of These Days (1956)
Children's books in order
Jesus of Nazareth (1959)
The Life of Saint Paul (1962)
Other books in order
The Assurance of Immortality (1913)
The Manhood of the Master (1913)
The Meaning of Prayer (1915)
The Meaning of Faith (1917)
The Meaning of Service (1920)
Christianity and Progress (1922)
Twelve Tests of Character (1923)
The Hope of the World (1933)
Successful Christian Living (1937)
The Three Meanings: Prayer, Faith [and] Service (1950)
A Guide to Understanding the Bible (1956)
Martin Luther (1956)
Dear Mr. Brown (1961)
About Harry Emerson Fosdick
Harry Emerson Fosdick was an American Mainline Protestant pastor. Fosdick became a central figure in the fundamentalist–modernist controversy within American Protestantism in the 1920s and 1930s and was one of the most prominent liberal ministers of the early 20th century. Although a Baptist, he was called to serve as pastor, in New York City, at First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan's West Village, and then at the historic, inter-denominational Riverside Church in Morningside Heights, Manhattan.
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Harry Emerson Fosdick FAQ
- How many books has Harry Emerson Fosdick written?
- Harry Emerson Fosdick published 7 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 13 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Harry Emerson Fosdick's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Man from Nazareth as His Contemporaries Saw Him.
- What is Harry Emerson Fosdick's last book?
- The Living of These Days (1956).
- What is Harry Emerson Fosdick's most famous book?
- The Man from Nazareth as His Contemporaries Saw Him (1949) is Harry Emerson Fosdick's most widely read book.
- Can I read Harry Emerson Fosdick's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Harry Emerson Fosdick are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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