Jul 05, 2016 we want to share 150 of the most popular bible verses. The bible tops the list of the most read books in the world. I recently wrote about why obadiah is the least popular book of the bible, but you guys deserve more than that. In a recent infographic, the overview bible project produced a flowchart of the 10 least popular books of the bible ht. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. Chapman created the list by examining how many individual copies of the books had been printed and sold over the last 50 years. The bible is the bestselling, least read and least understood book. For example, during the middle ages in certain christian lands, the possession and reading of the bible in the vernacular the language of the common people was increasingly associated with heresy and dissent, says the book an introduction to the medieval bible. The 3rd, 4th, and 8th least popular books with bible gateway readers, with brevity perhaps being another factor.
Given that people especially christians believe they should read the bible, it could be argued that these polls overreport bible readership. Though they may actually be the least popular books, that is inferring too much from the fact that they are the least searched forreadetc. Youve seen the 10 most popular books of the bible, now lets look at the 10 least popular books of the bible. The king james version remains one of the greatest landmarks in the. Brett buckner is an independent correspondent and can be. The most popular psalms in the bible ranked and categorized. Within different church traditions, evangelical pastors are the most likely to have included at least one direct biblical book reference 97% during their sermon. The least popular book of the bible its not leviticus. Learn other cool stuff by visiting the overview bible project.
The 5 least favourite books of the bible christian news on. May 09, 2014 but hey, if you love underdogs, you should check out his book. List of literary works by number of translations wikipedia. Jeffrey kranz explains why so few read it at the bible overview project. Trust in the lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. Most people will guess that book of revelation is the least read book in the bible. The breast of the wave offering, however, and the thigh of the offering you may eat in a clean place, you and your sons and your daughters with you. For the purposes of this post, least popular leastread book of the bible. The prophet joel spends a good amount of his time talking about a recent plague of locusts. Youversion, a popular bible app, reports live statistics. Harris poll researchers asked 2,234 american adults what their favourite book is, without clarifying any particular kinds of book, or offering multiple choice selection. The parables of jesus are found in the synoptic gospels and some of the noncanonical gospels.
The most popular book of all time christian universities. The 10 least popular books of the bible infographic the overview bible project recently wrote about why obadiah is the least popular book of the bible, but you guys deserve more than that. The bible is the us\s most popular book christian news on. Horror can explore shocking subjects, often incorporating romance, fantasy and action along the way but many people simply dont have the stomach for it, making this one of the less popular genres. Jude whose brother wrote the book of james wanted to write about salvation, but theres something more pressing to deal with. May 26, 2014 in a recent infographic, the overview bible project produced a flowchart of the 10 least popular books of the bible ht.
The bible is often said to be the worlds best sold book but search the best seller lists and you wont find it anywhere, top to bottom. Mainline protestant 88% and catholic church 73% attendees are less likely to hear their pastor directly mention a book of the bible. Most popular book in the uk named and its not the bible. If i may continue with the obadiah theme of steven j. But hey, if you love underdogs, you should check out his book. Dec 09, 2000 the bible is the bestselling, least read and least understood book. God is pretty much telling off the little middleeastern. Sacred stone by clive cussler, firestars quest by erin hunter, from e to you by chris dlacey, boys r us by lisi. Bible most owned, least read book in history columbus ledger. Dec 17, 2019 also, the percentage that did not mention a book from the old or new testament climbed to its highest level 7% that week.
I hope the below estimations show that the quran is in fact the most read book. The bible is the us\s most popular book christian news. The text includes prayers, biblical and rabbinic readings, as well as illustrations. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Yes, i know, thats probably not the most popular question to ask on a sunday and by answering the question you may have guaranteed to never make the sunday school student of the month, but the truth of the matter is, we all have preferences. Are you sure if malachi or amos was to come say hi you would recognize him. Jan 31, 2014 king generally publishes at least one book every year, including genre classics like the shining, salems lot, and it. Trust hope in hard times trusting gods plan faith and trust hope and strength trusting others support wisdom and guidance paths guidance and strength closure. The least popular book of the bible its not leviticus overviewbible. While these are in no particular order, we selected them based on what weve heard quoted the most and what most christians use in prayer. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book.
I would agree that obadiah is a small prophecy, and even terribly neglected, perhaps because it is full of violent language concerning judgement upon those who have continu. So ive decided recently to come back to christianity and decided to read the bible from beginning to end. In answering the question, what is the most popular, and the least popular, books in the bible, we will measure popularity by determining which book is most read and which is least read. We want to share 150 of the most popular bible verses. Which are the most popular best selling bible translations in 2018, you must wonder. Many of the bibles most beloved and quoted chapters are from the old testament book of psalms. Nov 15, 20 researcher james chapman has compiled this look at the top 10 mostread books in the world.
However i would put money on the fact that some of these minor prophets would probably fall at the bottom of most peoples favorite books of the bible list. Ap survey results released yesterday show that the bible is the most popular book in the us across all age groups and demographics. The 10 least popular books of the bible infographic overviewbible. It is clearly one of the most controversial books in modern times though perhaps not so much for its content as the actions of some who interpret it. When i learned this, i was both surprised and notsosurprised. How many of you have favourite bible books that you hardly ever read any other book. Someone named shari abbot, on a website called reasons for hope, states that the least popular book of the bible is obadiah. So if you\ve read your bible, what do you think about the list. Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.
So joel explains that the day of the lord is upon judah. While its true that many neglect reading this book, and its. The least popular books of the bible after reading these summaries, i may have to go out of my way and show these bible books a little love and give them a read. The 10 most unpopular books of the bible cwoznicki think. I have never considered before that there are pieces of the bible that are rarely read, but i suppose it makes sense that sadly, popularity extends even to scripture. They form approximately one third of his recorded teachings. And if you like psalms, check out first samuel, second samuel, and lamentations. If the question were focused entirely on the us, theres no question that the bible is the most read book.
This punchy, onechapter letter comes right before the book of revelation in your bible. The book begins by telling the story of the beginning of the world, before also telling the story of the beginning of the breakdown of. Mar 11, 2020 most popular book in the uk named and its not the bible or harry potter. The epistle of jude is the 8th least popular book of the bible. Sep 05, 2018 i recently wrote about why obadiah is the least popular book of the bible, but you guys deserve more than that. This might be a no brainer, but ive honestly never read the ot and i dont know why. Hi all, here is my opinion based on facts and partly on assumptions.
Shareranks is about ranking things that are top, most, greatest, or even worst in all categories. Obadiah in particular is a kind of isolated book, being as it ison the surfaceonly about edom and its punishment. So to recap, the most popular books of the bible are. If you like johns gospel, you dont want to miss his letters. Eight in 10 mainline protestant sermons 82% mention new testament books and 43% reference at least one from the old testament. It addresses inward, private thoughts and feelings, as well as outward, publicly expressed words and actions. The 10 least popular books of the bible infographic jonah. Lets allow these less popular books to speak into our hearts today like never before. This list does not preach at all, but is simply a brief examination of the stories from the bible that make it a well known and talkedabout book in world literature. Apr 25, 2019 if i may continue with the obadiah theme of steven j. Whose sermons are least likely to mention a book of the bible. The least popular books of the bible infographic churchmag. As a way to test your bible knowledge, see if you can quote at least 10 scriptures before reading these.
In order of appearance, with one of the most popular verses there. You might want to check out the full post on why obadiah is the least popular book of the bible. We thought it would be helpful to have a list ranking the most popular psalms. We all know that there are bookssections in the bible that are really difficult to understand rule after rule, painful detail after painful detailthe. Most popular book in the uk named and its not the bible or.
The commissioning of the king james bible took place in 1604 at the hampton court conference outside of london. Apparently obadiah is the least read book of the bible. This is a list of literary works including novels, plays, series, collections of poems or short stories, and essays and other forms of literary nonfiction sorted by the number of languages they have been translated into. Jun 07, 2014 whats your least favorite book in the bible. This study bible presents information in a logical manner first discussing the scripture, then exploring what it means in a general sense, and helping you reflect to find out what it means for you. Hebrew for telling, the haggadah is the guidebook for the seder, the ceremonial meal of passover, which commemorates the israelites exodus out of egypt. Gallup, the nations foremost pollster on religion, has put it.
The book of psalms easily wins, probably because it is both the longest book in the bible 150 chapters and it covers every human emotion and every circumstance in life. At a mere 25 verses, jude is still almost as long as the other two put together, but more controversial because of its direct quotation from an apocryphal text. First of all everything youve said about the bible is exactly the same but for the quran. Id like motivate study of this marvelous little book by giving six reasons why you should read it, study it, teach it, and preach it. The book packs countless features that make it the best study bible in the market today. The bible has survived many vicious attacks by powerful people. Scholars who translated the bible into the vernacular or. If your question is about a specific passage, include the book, chapter, verse and translation e. Discover the best christian bibles in best sellers. Another person named jeffery krantz, citing help from the bible gateway site, also states that obadiah is the least popular book of the bible.
The haggadah is one of the most popular texts in jewish tradition. The least popular genre was poetry, drama and criticism books, which two percent of people chose. King generally publishes at least one book every year, including genre classics like the shining, salems lot, and it. The christian booksellers association has published its list of bestselling bible translations in 2012 for the united states. Then aaron shall lay both of his hands on the head of the live goat, and confess over it all the iniquities of the sons of israel and all their transgressions in regard to all their sins.
The bible is the most influential book in american history and contemporary american life. The 10 least popular books of the bible infographic. Top 10 bible translations in the united states the. Jul 09, 2017 in answering the question, what is the most popular, and the least popular, books in the bible, we will measure popularity by determining which book is most read and which is least read. Whose sermons are least likely to mention a book of the. Whats your least favorite book of the bible, and why. Fourth on our list of the most popular best selling bible translations in 2018 is christian standard bible or csb. The book of psalms easily wins, probably because it is both the longest book in the bible 150 chapters and it covers every human. With thousands of translations, over forty original authors, and a two millennium history, lets take a look at the trails, tribulations, changes, and status of the worlds most popular book. The 10 least popular books of the bible infographic the overview bible project recently wrote about why obadiah is the least popular book of the.