Washington: According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Bible sales in the United States have seen a remarkable 22% increase this year compared to 2023. Data from Book Scan, a book sales tracking platform, reveals that as of the end of October 2024, Bible purchases had surpassed 13.7 million copies, a significant rise from the 9.7 million sold in 2019.

Interestingly, while Bible sales surged, overall print book sales in the U.S. grew by less than 1% during the same period. A notable trend highlighted by the report is that many of these purchases came from first-time Bible buyers.

Jeff Crosby, president of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, attributes this rise to growing societal anxieties. "People are feeling anxious about themselves and their future, particularly concerning their children and grandchildren," he said.

The increase underscores a renewed interest in scripture during uncertain times, reflecting broader spiritual and cultural dynamics in the U.S.