Thomas Aquinas books in order
Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, Catholic priest, and Doctor of the Church
- Lived
- 1225–1274
- Books
- 8
Thomas Aquinas published 3 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Contra Errores Graecorum (1263). The best-known is Compendium of Theology (1267).
Updated September 2026
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Compendium of Theology
Thomas Aquinas's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Contra Errores Graecorum (1263)
Compendium of Theology (1267)
De Unitate Intellectus Contra Averroistas (1270)
Non-fiction in order
Summa Contra Gentiles (1475)
On (1934)
Treatise on Law (1967)
Other books in order
Summa Theologica (1467)
Aurora Consurgens (1966)
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About Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas was an Italian Dominican friar and priest, theologian, and philosopher. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Catholic theology and Western philosophy. He is the father of a school of thought known as Thomism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thomas Aquinas FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Aquinas written?
- Thomas Aquinas published 3 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Aquinas's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Compendium of Theology.
- What is Thomas Aquinas's last book?
- De Unitate Intellectus Contra Averroistas (1270).
- What is Thomas Aquinas's most famous book?
- Compendium of Theology (1267) is Thomas Aquinas's most widely read book.
- Can I read Thomas Aquinas's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Thomas Aquinas are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.