Lyman Abbott books in order
American theologian, editor, author
- Lived
- 1835–1922
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 19
Lyman Abbott published 12 non-fiction books and 7 other books, beginning with Laicus (1872). The best-known is The Guide to Reading (1922).
Updated September 2026
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The Guide to Reading
Lyman Abbott's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
A Study in Human Nature (1885)
A Life Of Christ (1895)
The Theology of an Evolutionist (1897)
The Life and Letters of Paul the Apostle (1898)
The Life and Literature of the Ancient Hebrews (1901)
The Rights of Man (1901)
Henry Ward Beecher (1903)
The Industrial Problem (1905)
Christ's Secret of Happiness (1907)
The Spirit of Democracy (1910)
Reminiscences (1915)
Silhouettes of My Contemporaries (1921)
Other books in order
Laicus (1872)
The Evolution of Christianity (1892)
Christianity and Social Problems (1896)
The Other Room (1903)
The Christian Ministry (1905)
What Christianity Means to Me (1921)
The Guide to Reading (1922)
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About Lyman Abbott
Lyman J. Abbott was an American Congregationalist theologian, editor, and author.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Lyman Abbott FAQ
- How many books has Lyman Abbott written?
- Lyman Abbott published 12 non-fiction books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lyman Abbott's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Guide to Reading.
- What is Lyman Abbott's last book?
- Silhouettes of My Contemporaries (1921).
- What is Lyman Abbott's most famous book?
- The Guide to Reading (1922) is Lyman Abbott's most widely read book.
- Can I read Lyman Abbott's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Lyman Abbott 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.