Why does the most purchased book in history so often remain unopened? The Book on the Shelf challenges readers to confront their own assumptions about the Bible—its truth, its relevance, and its controversy. Written from the perspective of a rational thinker and spiritual seeker, this powerful work explores why the Bible provokes skepticism, inspires devotion, and often sits collecting dust. With curiosity, conviction, and clarity, the author encourages a reexamination of the supernatural claims, historical narratives, and philosophical implications of Scripture. This is not a book of blind faith but a reasoned invitation to discover what lies between the pages of a book the world buys but rarely reads.
Robert L. Hilton earned an MBA from Wichita State University’s Business School, served two years in the Army, and worked twenty-six years in newspaper management before beginning a new career in January 2002 with Raymond James & Associates.

Why do we own Bibles but rarely read them? This work challenges skeptics and seekers to rethink Scripture with reason, curiosity, and conviction.