BIBLE SOLD GREATEST NUMBER OF VOLUMES IN 110 YEARS
Chicago, Illinois (JFK+50) On March 18, 1926, Associated Press reports "The Bible is still the 'best seller." That statement is based on the annual report of the American Bible Society*, an interdenominational organization.
The Holy Bible, published in 150 languages last year, sold more than nine million volumes. AP says that represents "the greatest number of volumes in 110 years" of the existence of the ABS.
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The Bible remains as the #1 best seller today. In 2025, 18 million copies were sold with 5 billion volumes sold all time. JFK used the Fitzgerald family Bible for his swearing-in as POTUS. That Bible is on display at the JFK Presidential Library & Museum in Boston.
*American Bible Society is a U.S. based Christian nonprofit organization with headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. ABS supports global Bible translation, production, distribution, literacy, & ministry.
SOURCES
"9,069,120 Volumes In 1925 Keep Bible Still Best Seller," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., March 18, 1926, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
"Share the Bible, Impact Lives for Eternity," American Bible Society, www.americanbible.org/
This is ABS's recording of The New Testament,
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