Henri de Lubac books in order

Jesuit theologian and cardinal

Lived
1896–1991
Country
France
Books
23

Henri de Lubac published 16 non-fiction books and 7 other books, beginning with Le Drame De L’humanisme Athée (1959).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Henri de Lubac

Non-fiction in order

  1. Catholicism (1938)

    363 pages

  2. Corpus Mysticum (1944)

    369 pages

  3. The Un-Marxian Socialist (1945)

    304 pages

  4. More Paradoxes (1955)

    128 pages

  5. Le Drame De L’humanisme Athée (1959)

    376 pages

  6. Teilhard De Chardin (1965)

    206 pages

  7. The Mystery of the Supernatural (1967)

    321 pages

  8. The Religion of Teilhard De Chardin (1967)

    380 pages

  9. The Sources of Revelation (1968)

    244 pages

  10. Augustinianism and Modern Theology (1969)

    320 pages

  11. Christian Faith (1969)

    358 pages

  12. The Church: Paradox and Mystery (1969)

    127 pages

  13. The Motherhood of the Church (1982)

    364 pages

  14. A Brief Catechesis on Nature and Grace (1984)

    308 pages

  15. Medieval Exegesis (1998)

  16. Scripture in the Tradition (2000)

    244 pages

Other books in order

  1. Paradoxes of Faith (1946)

    200 pages

  2. Aspects of Buddhism (1953)

    192 pages

  3. The Splendour of the Church (1953)

    330 pages

  4. The Catholic and His Church (1956)

    90 pages

  5. The Discovery of God (1966)

    220 pages

  6. Henri De Lubac, S.j (1972)

    127 pages

  7. At the Service of the Church (1992)

    411 pages

About Henri de Lubac

Henri-Marie Joseph Sonier de Lubac, better known as Henri de Lubac, was a French Jesuit priest and cardinal who is considered one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century. His writings and doctrinal research played a key role in shaping the Second Vatican Council.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Henri de Lubac FAQ

How many books has Henri de Lubac written?
Henri de Lubac published 16 non-fiction books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Henri de Lubac's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Le Drame De L’humanisme Athée.
What is Henri de Lubac's last book?
A Brief Catechesis on Nature and Grace (1984).
What is Henri de Lubac's most famous book?
Le Drame De L’humanisme Athée (1959) is Henri de Lubac's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.