Portrait of Jean-Marie Lustiger

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

Where to start with Jean-Marie Lustiger

Non-fiction in order

  1. Dare to Live (1985)

    154 pages

  2. The Mass (1987)

    128 pages

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.