Jean-Marie Lustiger books in order
French Catholic cardinal
- Lived
- 1926–2007
- Country
- France
- Books
- 2
Jean-Marie Lustiger published 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Dare to Live (1985). The best-known is The Mass (1987).
Updated September 2026
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The Mass
Jean-Marie Lustiger's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order

Dare to Live (1985)

The Mass (1987)
About Jean-Marie Lustiger
Jean-Marie Aron Lustiger was a French cardinal of the Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Paris from 1981 until his resignation in 2005. He was made a cardinal in 1983 by Pope John Paul II. His life is depicted in the 2013 film Le métis de Dieu.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jean-Marie Lustiger FAQ
- How many books has Jean-Marie Lustiger written?
- Jean-Marie Lustiger published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean-Marie Lustiger's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Mass.
- What is Jean-Marie Lustiger's last book?
- The Mass (1987).
- What is Jean-Marie Lustiger's most famous book?
- The Mass (1987) is Jean-Marie Lustiger's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.