As Christianity is the worlds most popular religion it stands to reason that The Bible is the most in demand book in the world, you would think that perhaps the koran is the second most popular but in fact it is Euclid's "The Elements" the worlds first geometry book.
The prevous answer said it was because the Bible is error free and never changes between translations. I'd just like to comment on that statement.
1. the bible is not error free, any rational christian would have to admit there are several factual errors in the Bible.
2. Any text will change between translations. it's inevitable.
3. WikiAnswers is not a forum for a persons personal beliefs or opinions, only provide answers that are factually correct.
Lk:4:4: And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.
Jn:1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Jn:5:39: Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
2Tm:3:15: And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
2Tm:3:16: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
So people around the world can read it.
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The Bible is the most translated book in the world, with versions in over 3,000 languages. Other highly translated books include "The Little Prince," "Pinocchio," and works by authors like Agatha Christie and Shakespeare.
Quran, the Muslims holy book, is the second commonly translated book after the Bible.
The original bible was first written in the greek language. It was then translated into every language in the world. And it is the most sold book in the world.
The Bible so far has been translated into most major languages (approximately 2,500). People around the world are still working on translating the Bible into more languages (there are about 4,000 left without a Bible).
Strangely, the world's most shoplifted book is the Holy Bible. It is also the best selling book now and in the history of the world.
The Bible is the most published book in the world.
Here are facts. the bible is the most sold book, the most despised book and also the most burnt book in the world.
cats and dogs by Sara Marshall The Book of Mormon, translated fully into 85 languages and portions of the book have been translated into an additional 25 languages.
The Bible.
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The Bible.