Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Jewish Peoples

People Cluster: Jews

Language: Portuguese - (por)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Judaism

Country: Suriname

Also found in: Brazil; Israel; Netherlands

Population: 225

Global Population: 129,925

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Surinamese Jews of Suriname, numbering 225, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Jews people cluster within the Jewish Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 129,925 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Portuguese. The primary religion practiced by the Surinamese Jews is Judaism, a religion developed among the ancient Hebrews and characterized by belief in one transcendent God who has revealed himself to Abraham, Moses, and the Hebrew prophets and by a religious life in accordance with Scriptures and rabbinic traditions.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available