Portrait of Rudolf Augstein

Rudolf Augstein books in order

German journalist

Lived
1923–2002
Country
West Germany
Books
3
Also writes as
Jens Daniel, Moritz Pfeil

Rudolf Augstein published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with Konrad Adenauer (1964). The best-known is Jesus, Son of Man (1972).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Rudolf Augstein

Non-fiction in order

  1. Meinungen Zu Deutschland (1967)

    193 pages

Other books in order

  1. Konrad Adenauer (1964)

    128 pages

  2. Jesus, Son of Man (1972)

    408 pages

About Rudolf Augstein

Rudolf Karl Augstein was a German journalist, editor, publicist, and politician. He was one of the most influential German journalists, founder and part-owner of Der Spiegel magazine. As a politician, he was a member of the Bundestag for the Free Democratic Party of Germany (FDP) between November 1972 and January 1973.

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

Rudolf Augstein FAQ

How many books has Rudolf Augstein written?
Rudolf Augstein published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Rudolf Augstein's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Jesus, Son of Man.
What is Rudolf Augstein's last book?
Meinungen Zu Deutschland (1967).
What is Rudolf Augstein's most famous book?
Jesus, Son of Man (1972) is Rudolf Augstein's most widely read book.
Does Rudolf Augstein write under a pen name?
Yes: Rudolf Augstein has also published as Jens Daniel and Moritz Pfeil.

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