Portrait of Louis Massignon

Louis Massignon books in order

Islamic studies scholar

Lived
1883–1962
Country
France
Books
3

Louis Massignon published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book. The best-known is Hallaj.

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Louis Massignon

Non-fiction in order

  1. Hallaj (1980)

    314 pages

  2. The Passion of Al-Hallāj (1982)

Other books in order

  1. The Passion of Al-Hallaj, Mystic and Martyr of Islam (1983)

    1960 pages

About Louis Massignon

Louis Massignon was a French Catholic scholar of Islam and a pioneer of Catholic-Muslim mutual understanding. He was an influential figure in the twentieth century with regard to the Catholic Church's relationship with Islam and played a role in Islam being accepted as an Abrahamic faith among Catholics.

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Louis Massignon FAQ

How many books has Louis Massignon written?
Louis Massignon published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Louis Massignon's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hallaj.
What is Louis Massignon's most famous book?
Hallaj is Louis Massignon's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.