Jacobus de Voragine books in order
Italian Dominican friar, archbishop of Genoa and author
- Lived
- 1228–1298
- Books
- 1
Jacobus de Voragine published 1 short story collection, beginning with Golden Legend (1298).
Updated September 2026
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Golden Legend
Jacobus de Voragine's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
Golden Legend (1298)
About Jacobus de Voragine
Jacobus de Voragine, OP was an Italian chronicler and archbishop of Genoa. He was the author, or more accurately the compiler, of the Golden Legend, a collection of the legendary lives of the greater saints of the medieval church that was one of the most popular religious works of the Middle Ages.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jacobus de Voragine FAQ
- How many books has Jacobus de Voragine written?
- Jacobus de Voragine published 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jacobus de Voragine's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Golden Legend.
- What is Jacobus de Voragine's last book?
- Golden Legend (1298).
- What is Jacobus de Voragine's most famous book?
- Golden Legend (1298) is Jacobus de Voragine's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.