Yves Congar books in order
Dominican priest and cardinal
- Lived
- 1904–1995
- Country
- France
- Books
- 19
- Also writes as
- R. Obert
Yves Congar published 6 non-fiction books and 13 other books, beginning with Divided Christendom (1939). The best-known is I Believe in the Holy Spirit (1995).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Yves Congar
Start here
I Believe in the Holy Spirit
Yves Congar's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Dialogue Between Christians: Catholic Contributions to Ecumenism (1964)
Power and Poverty in the Church (1964)
Tradition and Traditions (1966)
A History of Theology (1968)
Diversity and Communion (1984)
Fifty Years of Catholic Theology (1987)
Other books in order
Divided Christendom (1939)
After Nine Hundred Years (1959)
The Mystery of the Church (1960)
The Wide World, My Parish (1961)
Lay People in the Church (1963)
The Meaning of Tradition (1964)
Tradition and the Life of the Church (1964)
Jesus Christ (1966)
This Church That I Love (1969)
Yves M.-J. Congar, OP (1972)
The Word and the Spirit (1986)
Called to Life (1987)
I Believe in the Holy Spirit (1995)
About Yves Congar
Yves Marie-Joseph Congar was a French Catholic cardinal and theologian. He is perhaps best known for his influence at the Second Vatican Council and for reviving theological interest in the Holy Spirit for the life of individuals and of the Church. He was created a cardinal in 1994.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Yves Congar FAQ
- How many books has Yves Congar written?
- Yves Congar published 6 non-fiction books and 13 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Yves Congar's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with I Believe in the Holy Spirit.
- What is Yves Congar's last book?
- Fifty Years of Catholic Theology (1987).
- What is Yves Congar's most famous book?
- I Believe in the Holy Spirit (1995) is Yves Congar's most widely read book.
- Does Yves Congar write under a pen name?
- Yes: Yves Congar has also published as R. Obert.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.