Bibles Are Bestsellers—But Are They Collecting Dust?

The Bible, a ubiquitous presence from familial treasures to hotel rooms, serves as a foundational guide for Christians and a literary gem for avid readers. Comprising 66 diverse books across two testaments, it offers law, history, poetry, and drama, revered by many as God’s heartfelt correspondence to humanity. Its status as history's best-selling book, with 5 to 7 billion copies sold, is well-deserved; notably, over 1 billion copies of the King James Version have been circulated, while the New International Version reigns as the leading translation in the U.S. Notably, annual Bible sales in the U.S. exceed $425 million. Yet, only 11% of Americans read it daily, raising queries about engagement. Experts like A.W. Tozer and Dr. Howard-John Wesley affirm that deep engagement with scripture fosters personal growth and spiritual well-being.