Portrait of Rabanus Maurus

Rabanus Maurus books in order

Archbishop of Mainz and writer

Lived
784–856
Country
Carolingian Empire
Books
2

Rabanus Maurus published 1 novel and 1 other book, beginning with De Laudibus Sanctae Crucis (810).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Rabanus Maurus

Standalone novels in order

  1. De Laudibus Sanctae Crucis (810)

Other books in order

  1. De Universo (2009)

About Rabanus Maurus

Rabanus Maurus Magnentius, also known as Hrabanus or Rhabanus, was a Frankish Benedictine monk, theologian, poet, encyclopedist and military writer who became archbishop of Mainz in East Francia. He was the author of the encyclopaedia De rerum naturis. He also wrote treatises on education and grammar and commentaries on the Bible. He was one of the most prominent teachers and writers of the Carolingian age, and was called "Praeceptor Germaniae", or "the teacher of Germany". In the most recent edition of the Roman Martyrology, his feast is given as 4 February and he is qualified as a Saint ('sanctus').

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Rabanus Maurus FAQ

How many books has Rabanus Maurus written?
Rabanus Maurus published 1 novel and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Rabanus Maurus's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with De Laudibus Sanctae Crucis.
What is Rabanus Maurus's last book?
De Laudibus Sanctae Crucis (810).
What is Rabanus Maurus's most famous book?
De Laudibus Sanctae Crucis (810) is Rabanus Maurus's most widely read book.

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