William Ellery Channing books in order
American Unitarian clergyman
- Lived
- 1780–1842
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
William Ellery Channing published 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with A Sermon Delivered at the Ordination of the Rev. Jared Sparks, to the Pastoral Care of the First Independent Church in Baltimore, May 5, 1819 (1819). The best-known is Slavery (1835).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with William Ellery Channing
Non-fiction in order
Discourses, Reviews, and Miscellanies (1830)
Self-culture (1838)
The Works of William E. Channing, D.d (1841)
Other books in order
A Sermon Delivered at the Ordination of the Rev. Jared Sparks, to the Pastoral Care of the First Independent Church in Baltimore, May 5, 1819 (1819)
Slavery (1835)
Emancipation (1840)
About William Ellery Channing
William Ellery Channing was the foremost Unitarian preacher in the United States in the early nineteenth century and, along with Andrews Norton (1786–1853), one of Unitarianism's leading theologians. Channing was known for his articulate and impassioned sermons and public speeches, and as a prominent thinker in the liberal theology of the day. His religion and thought were among the chief influences on the New England Transcendentalists although he never countenanced their views, which he saw as extreme. His espousal of the developing philosophy and theology of Unitarianism was displayed especially in his "Baltimore Sermon" of May 5, 1819, given at the ordination of the theologian and educator Jared Sparks (1789–1866) as the first minister of the newly organized First Independent Church of Baltimore.
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William Ellery Channing FAQ
- How many books has William Ellery Channing written?
- William Ellery Channing published 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Ellery Channing's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Slavery.
- What is William Ellery Channing's last book?
- The Works of William E. Channing, D.d (1841).
- What is William Ellery Channing's most famous book?
- Slavery (1835) is William Ellery Channing's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Ellery Channing's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by William Ellery Channing is 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.