Portrait of Julius Wellhausen

Julius Wellhausen books in order

German theologian and orientalist

Lived
1844–1918
Country
Germany
Books
1

Julius Wellhausen published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Template:The Arab Kingdom and Its Fall.

Updated September 2026

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  1. Template:The Arab Kingdom and Its Fall (1927)

    592 pages

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About Julius Wellhausen

Julius Wellhausen was a German biblical scholar and orientalist. In the course of his career, his research interest moved from Old Testament research through Islamic studies to New Testament scholarship. Wellhausen contributed to the composition history of the Pentateuch/Torah and studied the formative period of Islam. For the former, he is credited as one of the originators of the documentary hypothesis.

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Julius Wellhausen FAQ

How many books has Julius Wellhausen written?
Julius Wellhausen published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Julius Wellhausen's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Template:The Arab Kingdom and Its Fall.
What is Julius Wellhausen's most famous book?
Template:The Arab Kingdom and Its Fall is Julius Wellhausen's most widely read book.
Can I read Julius Wellhausen's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Julius Wellhausen is 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.