Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa
People Cluster: Omotic
Language: Basketo - (bst)
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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Ethiopia
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Population: 123,000
Global Population: 123,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Basketo of Ethiopia, numbering 123,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Omotic people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Ethiopia. Their primary language is Basketo. The primary religion practiced by the Basketo is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available