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

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Jesus, Son of Man
Rudolf Augstein's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Meinungen Zu Deutschland (1967)
Other books in order

Konrad Adenauer (1964)

Jesus, Son of Man (1972)
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.
