Philostratus books in order
3rd century Greco-Roman sophist
- Lived
- 170–250
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 3
Philostratus published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book. The best-known is Heroicus.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Philostratus
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Heroicus
Philostratus's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Life of Apollonius of Tyana (1549)
Lives of the Sophists (1987)
Other books in order
Heroicus (2002)
About Philostratus
Philostratus or Lucius Flavius Philostratus, called "the Athenian", was a Greek sophist of the Roman imperial period. His father was a minor sophist of the same name. He flourished during the reign of Septimius Severus (193–211) and died during that of Philip the Arab (244–249), probably in Tyre.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Philostratus FAQ
- How many books has Philostratus written?
- Philostratus published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Philostratus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Heroicus.
- What is Philostratus's most famous book?
- Heroicus is Philostratus's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.