Wilhelm Gesenius books in order
German orientalist and theologian
- Lived
- 1786–1842
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 4
Wilhelm Gesenius published 1 novel and 3 other books, beginning with Hebräische Grammatik (1813). The best-known is A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament (1824).
Updated September 2026
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A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament
Wilhelm Gesenius's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Hebräische Grammatik (1813)
Other books in order
A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament (1824)
Hebrew Grammar (1850)
Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon to the Old Testament Scriptures (1853)
About Wilhelm Gesenius
Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Gesenius was a German orientalist, lexicographer, Christian Hebraist, Lutheran theologian, Biblical scholar and critic.
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Wilhelm Gesenius FAQ
- How many books has Wilhelm Gesenius written?
- Wilhelm Gesenius published 1 novel and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Wilhelm Gesenius's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament.
- What is Wilhelm Gesenius's last book?
- Hebräische Grammatik (1813).
- What is Wilhelm Gesenius's most famous book?
- A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament (1824) is Wilhelm Gesenius's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.