Portrait of Henry Edward Manning

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

Where to start with Henry Edward Manning

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Eternal Priesthood (1883)

    286 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Grounds of Faith (1852)

    96 pages

  2. England and Christendom (1867)

    281 pages

  3. The Vatican Council and Its Definitions (1870)

    252 pages

  4. The Four Great Evils of the Day (1871)

    142 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Rule of Faith (1838)

    136 pages

  2. Sermons (1843)

  3. Help Nearest When Need Greatest (1852)

  4. The Love of Jesus Our Law (1852)

  5. Moral Theology of the Church of Rome (1855)

    71 pages

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

    255 pages

  7. The Love of Jesus to Penitents (1863)

    138 pages

  8. Sermons on Ecclesiastical Subjects (1869)

    456 pages

  9. The Fourfold Sovereignty of God (1871)

    185 pages

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

    179 pages

  11. The Glories of the Sacred Heart (1876)

    302 pages

  12. Miscellanies (1877)

  13. The Internal Mission of the Holy Ghost (1878)

    494 pages

  14. The Temporal Mission of the Holy Ghost (1890)

    274 pages

  15. Why I Became a Catholic (1890)

    86 pages

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.

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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.