Henry Edward Manning books in order
English Catholic archbishop and cardinal
- Lived
- 1808–1892
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 20
- Also writes as
- Catholicus
Henry Edward Manning published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 15 other books, beginning with The Rule of Faith (1838). The best-known is Moral Theology of the Church of Rome (1855).
Updated September 2026
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Moral Theology of the Church of Rome
Henry Edward Manning's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

The Eternal Priesthood (1883)
Non-fiction in order

The Grounds of Faith (1852)

England and Christendom (1867)

The Vatican Council and Its Definitions (1870)

The Four Great Evils of the Day (1871)
Other books in order

The Rule of Faith (1838)

Sermons (1843)

Help Nearest When Need Greatest (1852)

The Love of Jesus Our Law (1852)

Moral Theology of the Church of Rome (1855)

The Temporal Power of the Vicar of Jesus Christ (1862)

The Love of Jesus to Penitents (1863)

Sermons on Ecclesiastical Subjects (1869)

The Fourfold Sovereignty of God (1871)

The Vatican Decrees in Their Bearing on Civil Allegiance (1875)

The Glories of the Sacred Heart (1876)

Miscellanies (1877)

The Internal Mission of the Holy Ghost (1878)

The Temporal Mission of the Holy Ghost (1890)

Why I Became a Catholic (1890)
About Henry Edward Manning
Henry Edward Manning was an English prelate of the Catholic Church, and the second Archbishop of Westminster from 1865 until his death in 1892. He was ordained in the Church of England as a young man, but converted to Catholicism in the aftermath of the Gorham judgement.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Henry Edward Manning FAQ
- How many books has Henry Edward Manning written?
- Henry Edward Manning published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 15 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Henry Edward Manning's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Moral Theology of the Church of Rome.
- What is Henry Edward Manning's last book?
- The Eternal Priesthood (1883).
- What is Henry Edward Manning's most famous book?
- Moral Theology of the Church of Rome (1855) is Henry Edward Manning's most widely read book.
- Does Henry Edward Manning write under a pen name?
- Yes: Henry Edward Manning has also published as Catholicus.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.