Grand Rapids, Mich. Jan. 2025 – Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, announced today that the NIV Holy Bible, Economy Edition has sold more than 500,000 copies.
“To think that this Bible has been placed in the hands of more than half a million people is amazing,” said Melinda Bouma, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Zondervan. “It is our hope that it will continue to be an enriching resource for churches and ministries to share the Gospel for years to come.”
Zondervan first launched the NIV Holy Bible, Economy Edition in March of 2020 as a low-cost option for churches and ministries looking to distribute God’s Word through their outreach events. It features Zondervan’s exclusive NIV Comfort Print® typeface. Comfort Print was expertly designed for use with the NIV text and offers an easier reading experience.
The New International Version (NIV) is the world’s bestselling modern-English Bible translation. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority.
Learn more at www.thenivbible.com.
About Zondervan: Zondervan, a worldwide leading Christian publisher of books and Bibles, is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. Its publications include a variety of Bible translations for all ages; books in different genres and subject areas for the general reader; curriculum for individual and group Bible study; books for children and young adults; academic resources including textbooks and reference books; ministry resources; and books on faith and culture. Zondervan is located in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, visit www.zondervan.com.
Contact: Amy Morris, Director of Public Relations. amy.morris@harpercollins.com
