Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet books in order
French bishop and theologian
- Lived
- 1627–1704
- Country
- France
- Books
- 6
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet published 2 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Speech of Universal History (1681). The best-known is The History of the Variations of the Protestant Churches (1688).
Updated September 2026
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The History of the Variations of the Protestant Churches
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Speech of Universal History (1681)
Declaration of the Clergy of France (Mar 1682)
Non-fiction in order
The History of the Variations of the Protestant Churches (1688)
Politics Drawn from the Very Words of Holy Scripture (1721)
Other books in order
An Exposition of the Doctrine of the Catholic Church (1685)
Quakerism A-la-mode (1698)
About Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet
Jacques-Bénigne Lignel Bossuet was a French Catholic prelate and theologian who served as Bishop of Meaux from 1681 until his death in 1704. Renowned for his sermons, addresses and literary works, he is regarded as a brilliant orator and literary stylist of the French language.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet FAQ
- How many books has Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet written?
- Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet published 2 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The History of the Variations of the Protestant Churches.
- What is Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet's last book?
- The History of the Variations of the Protestant Churches (1688).
- What is Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet's most famous book?
- The History of the Variations of the Protestant Churches (1688) is Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.