Joshua Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Joshua |
1983 |
Buy |
| The Shepherd |
1990 |
Buy |
| Joshua In The Holy Land |
1992 |
Buy |
| Joshua and the Children |
1989 |
Buy |
| Joshua and the City |
1995 |
Buy |
| Joshua: The Homecoming |
1999 |
Buy |
| The Parables of Joshua |
2001 |
Buy |
| Joshua in a Troubled World |
2005 |
Buy |
| Joshua’s Family |
2007 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Gloria a Diary |
1982 |
Buy |
| Who Will Teach Me |
1989 |
Buy |
| Never Alone |
1994 |
Buy |
| What Is God? |
1996 |
Buy |
| Joey |
1997 |
Buy |
| A Portrait of Jesus |
1998 |
Buy |
| Jesus |
2000 |
Buy |
| Jesus His Life and Teachings |
2000 |
Buy |
| Trinity |
2002 |
Buy |
| My Struggle with Faith |
2006 |
Buy |
| The Wisdom of His Compassion |
2009 |
Buy |
| The End of Suffering |
2013 |
Buy |
| Stories of Jesus |
2013 |
Buy |
| Free to Live |
2017 |
Buy |
| Joshua’s Reflections |
2017 |
Buy |
| Joshua’s ReflectionsVolume 3 |
2017 |
Buy |
| Joshua’s Reflections Volume 4 |
2017 |
Buy |
| Joshua for Kids |
2018 |
Buy |
| Joshua’s Reflection Volume 10 |
2018 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Village without a Heart |
2022 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Kara the Lonely Falcon |
1979 |
Buy |
| The Messenger |
2002 |
Buy |
| The Homeless Bishop |
2011 |
Buy |
Joseph F. Girzone (1930-2015) was a Catholic priest from Albany, New York, who left parish ministry because of health problems and went on to become a bestselling author. He is best known for the Joshua series, which began in 1983 with the novel Joshua. The book tells the story of a humble carpenter who appears in a small town and changes the lives of everyone he meets. Self-published at first, Joshua went on to sell millions of copies and spawned eight sequels published over the next two decades.
Beyond the Joshua novels, Girzone wrote extensively on spiritual topics. His non-fiction books cover subjects from the nature of God to personal reflections on faith and suffering. He also founded the Joshua Foundation, a nonprofit focused on building understanding among people of different faiths. His writing is straightforward and warm, aimed at general readers rather than theologians, which helped him reach a wide audience both inside and outside Catholic circles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Joseph F.Girzone written?
Joseph F.Girzone has written 32 books across four series.
What was Joseph F.Girzone's first book?
Joseph F.Girzone’s first book is Kara the Lonely Falcon, published in 1979.
What is the Joshua series about?
The Joshua series follows a mysterious carpenter named Joshua who arrives in various communities and quietly transforms the lives of the people around him. The character is a modern-day portrayal of Jesus, and the books explore themes of faith, compassion, and organized religion through his interactions with ordinary people.