Josemaría Escrivá books in order
Spanish priest, writer and Catholic saint
- Lived
- 1902–1975
- Country
- Spain
- Books
- 7
Josemaría Escrivá published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Way (1934).
Updated September 2026
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The Way
Josemaría Escrivá's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

The Way (1934)
Non-fiction in order

The Way of the Cross (1983)

Conversations with Josemaría Escrivá (2002)
Other books in order
Holy Rosary (1953)

Christ Is Passing by (1974)

Friends of God (1981)

In Love with the Church (2002)
About Josemaría Escrivá
Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer y Albás was a Spanish Catholic priest who founded Opus Dei, an organization of laypeople and priests dedicated to the principle of everyday holiness. He was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Josemaría Escrivá FAQ
- How many books has Josemaría Escrivá written?
- Josemaría Escrivá published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Josemaría Escrivá's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Way.
- What is Josemaría Escrivá's last book?
- The Way (1934).
- What is Josemaría Escrivá's most famous book?
- The Way (1934) is Josemaría Escrivá's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.