Lactantius books in order
Roman Christian author
- Lived
- 240–320
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 1
Lactantius published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is De Mortibus Persecutorum.
Updated September 2026
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De Mortibus Persecutorum
Lactantius's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
De Mortibus Persecutorum (1680)
About Lactantius
Lucius Caecilius Firmianus Lactantius was an early Christian author who became an advisor to Roman emperor Constantine I, guiding his Christian religious policy in its initial stages of emergence, and a tutor to his son Crispus. His most important work is the Institutiones Divinae, an apologetic treatise intended to establish the reasonableness and truth of Christianity to pagan critics.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Lactantius FAQ
- How many books has Lactantius written?
- Lactantius published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lactantius's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with De Mortibus Persecutorum.
- What is Lactantius's most famous book?
- De Mortibus Persecutorum is Lactantius's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.