John Henry Newman books in order
English cleric and cardinal
- Lived
- 1801–1890
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 66
John Henry Newman published 2 novels, 25 non-fiction books, 3 poetry collections and 36 other books, beginning with Parochial Sermons (1834). The best-known is The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated (1873).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with John Henry Newman
Standalone novels in order
Loss and Gain (1848)
Callista (1855)
Non-fiction in order
Lead, Kindly Light (1833)
Remarks on Certain Passages in the Thirty-Nine Articles (1841)
Discourses on the Scope and Nature of University Education (1852)
Lectures on the History of the Turks in Its Relation to Christianity (1854)
The Church of the Fathers (1857)
Apologia Pro Vita Sua (1860)
Essays, Critical and Historical (1871)
Discussions and Arguments on Various Subjects (1872)
Historical Sketches (1872)
Characteristics from the Writings of John Henry Newman (1874)
Certain Difficulties Felt by Anglicans in Catholic Teaching Considered (1876)
Speech of His Eminence Cardinal Newman on the Reception of the "Biglietto" at Cardinal Howard's Palace in Rome on the 12th of May 1879 (1879)
Tracts Theological and Ecclesiastical (1881)
The Arians of the Fourth Century (1888)
Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England (1889)
Lectures on the Doctrine of Justification (1890)
Letters and Correspondence of John Henry Newman During His Life in the English Church (1890)
Letters and Correspondence of John Henry Newman During His Life in the English Church, with a Brief Autobiography (1890)
Certain Difficulties Felt by Anglicans in Catholic Teaching (1891)
Select Essays of John Henry Cardinal Newman (1900)
On the Scope & Nature of University Education (1915)
Catena Aurea
Poetry in order
The Dream of Gerontius (1865)
Verses on Various Occasions (1868)
Poetry, With Reference To Aristotle's Poetics (1891)
Other books in order
Letters to a Friend, No. Iii (1833)
Parochial Sermons (1834)
A Library of Fathers of the Holy Catholic Church, Anterior to the Division of the East and West (1838)
Lectures on Justification (1838)
The Tamworth Reading Room (1841)
Sermons Bearing on Subjects of the Day (1843)
Lives of the English Saints (1845)
Discourses Addressed to Mixed Congregations (1849)
Christ Upon the Waters (1850)
Lectures on Certain Difficulties Felt by Anglicans in Submitting to the Catholic Church (1850)
Lectures on Catholicism in England (1851)
The Second Spring (1852)
Sermons Preached on Various Occasions (1857)
Mr. Kingsley and Dr. Newman (1864)
History of My Religious Opinions (1865)
Tract XC (1865)
A Letter to the Rev. E.b. Pusey, D.d. on His Recent Eirenicon (1866)
Parochial and Plain Sermons (1868)
Two Essays on Scripture Miracles and on Ecclesiastical (1870)
Difficulties Felt by Anglicans in Catholic Teaching Considered (1872)
Maxims of the Kingdom of Heaven (1873)
Two Essays on Biblical and on Ecclesiastical Miracles (1873)
A Letter Addressed to His Grace the Duke of Norfolk (1875)
A Letter Addressed to His Grace the Duke of Norfolk on Occasion of Mr. Gladstone's Recent Expostulation (1875)
Dr. John Henry Newman's Reply to Mr. Gladstone's Pamphlet (1875)
The Via Media of the Anglican Church (1882)
Fifteen Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford (1884)
On the Inspiration of Scripture (1884)
John Henry Cardinal Newman (1885)
The Via Media of the Anglican Church Illustrated in Lectures, Letters, and Tracts (1885)
Hymns (1886)
Fifteen Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford Between A.d. 1826 and 1843 (1890)
Meditations and Devotions of the Late Cardinal Newman (1893)
My Campaign in Ireland (1896)
Literature (1912)
Heart to Heart (1938)
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About John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman was an English Catholic theologian, academic, philosopher, historian, writer, and poet. He was an important figure in the religious history of England in the 19th century.
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John Henry Newman FAQ
- How many books has John Henry Newman written?
- John Henry Newman published 2 novels, 25 non-fiction books, 3 poetry collections and 36 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Henry Newman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated.
- What is John Henry Newman's last book?
- Certain Difficulties Felt by Anglicans in Catholic Teaching (1891).
- What is John Henry Newman's most famous book?
- The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated (1873) is John Henry Newman's most widely read book.
- Can I read John Henry Newman's books for free?
- Yes. 12 books by John Henry Newman are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.