Elvis Presley: His Bible goes under the hammer

Elvis Presley’s (1935-1977) Bible could soon adorn a fan’s bookshelf. The auction house “GWS Auctions” is launching a live auction on May 25th for the book from the legendary musician’s personal collection. The 1,600 pages of the leather-bound Bible contain underlined passages and personal notes from the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The starting bid is 30,000 dollars, or around 28,000 euros.

Bible probably comes from Graceland

The Bible is one of three books found on the night of Presley’s death by his cousin Patsy Presley and his father Vernon Presley (1917-1979). The Holy Scripture is said to have been on the singer’s nightstand next to his bed in Graceland.

The Bible is accompanied by a letter from his cousin explaining the situation in which it was found. “Shortly after Elvis’ death, my Uncle Vernon (Elvis’ father) and I went to Elvis’ bedroom at Graceland to organize and pack up many of his personal items,” it says. She took the Bible home for “safekeeping” and later received permission from her uncle to keep it.

Elvis Presley was very religious

Elvis Presley, who died in 1977 at the age of only 42, was deeply religious. His stepbrother Billy Stanley even published a book about the musician’s faith, “The Faith of Elvis,” in 2022.

According to reports, Presley prayed every day and before each of his concerts, regularly read the Bible and loved gospel music. “He relied on God for everything. That was where he drew his strength from. Elvis was so grateful for what the Lord had given him. He thanked God every day and constantly sought God’s guidance through prayer and reading the Bible,” Stanley said in an interview with .