Johannes Trithemius books in order
German writer
- Lived
- 1462–1516
- Country
- Holy Roman Empire
- Books
- 4
Johannes Trithemius published 2 novels and 2 other books, beginning with In Praise of Scribes (1494).
Updated September 2026
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In Praise of Scribes
Johannes Trithemius's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Polygraphia (1518)
Steganographia (1606)
Other books in order
In Praise of Scribes (1494)
The Book of Ratramn (1541)
About Johannes Trithemius
Johannes Trithemius, born Johann Heidenberg, was a German Benedictine abbot and a polymath who was active in the German Renaissance as a lexicographer, chronicler, cryptographer, and occultist. He is considered the founder of modern cryptography and steganography, as well as the founder of bibliography and literary studies as branches of knowledge. He had considerable influence on the development of early modern and modern occultism. His students included Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa and Paracelsus.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Johannes Trithemius FAQ
- How many books has Johannes Trithemius written?
- Johannes Trithemius published 2 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Johannes Trithemius's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with In Praise of Scribes.
- What is Johannes Trithemius's last book?
- Polygraphia (1518).
- What is Johannes Trithemius's most famous book?
- In Praise of Scribes (1494) is Johannes Trithemius's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.