Moses Mendelssohn books in order
German-Jewish philosopher and theologian
- Lived
- 1729–1786
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 1
Moses Mendelssohn published 1 novel, beginning with Jerusalem (1783).
Updated September 2026
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Jerusalem
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Moses Mendelssohn books in order of publication
Jerusalem (1783)
About Moses Mendelssohn
Moses Mendelssohn was a German-Jewish philosopher and theologian. His writings and ideas on Jews and the Jewish religion and identity were a central element in the development of the Haskalah, or 'Jewish Enlightenment' of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Born to a poor Jewish family in Dessau, Principality of Anhalt, and originally destined for a rabbinical career, Mendelssohn educated himself in German thought and literature. Through his writings on philosophy and religion he came to be regarded as a leading cultural figure of his time by both Christian and Jewish inhabitants of German-speaking Europe and beyond. His involvement in the Berlin textile industry formed the foundation of his family's wealth.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Moses Mendelssohn FAQ
- How many books has Moses Mendelssohn written?
- Moses Mendelssohn published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Moses Mendelssohn's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Jerusalem.
- What is Moses Mendelssohn's last book?
- Jerusalem (1783).
- What is Moses Mendelssohn's most famous book?
- Jerusalem (1783) is Moses Mendelssohn's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.