Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Johannine Gospel in Gnostic Exegesis
Buy on Amazon1973
The Gnostic Paul: Gnostic Exegesis of the Pauline Letters
Buy on Amazon1975
The Gnostic Gospels
Buy on Amazon1979
Adam, Eve, and the Serpent: Sex and Politics in Early Christianity
Buy on Amazon1988
The Origin of Satan: How Christians Demonized Jews, Pagans and Heretics
Buy on Amazon1995
The New Book on Gnostic Gospels
Buy on Amazon2002
Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas
Buy on Amazon2003
Reading Judas: The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity (With: Karen L. King)
Buy on Amazon2007
Revelations: Visions, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation
Buy on Amazon2012
Why Religion?: A Personal Story
Buy on Amazon2018
Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus
Buy on Amazon2025
Ways of Hearing: Reflections on Music in 26 Pieces
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Johannine Gospel in Gnostic Exegesis (1973), 2. The Gnostic Paul: Gnostic Exegesis of the Pauline Letters (1975), 3. The Gnostic Gospels (1979), 4. Adam, Eve, and the Serpent: Sex and Politics in Early Christianity (1988), 5. The Origin of Satan: How Christians Demonized Jews, Pagans and Heretics (1995), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Elaine Pagels contains 12 books. The series began in 1973 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Elaine Pagels. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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