Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Yoruba
Language: Ede Ije - (ijj)
Alternate Name(s): Ọhọ̀rí, Ije, Ìjὲ, Holli-Djé, Hɔlí, Ede-Ijε, Ahori, Holi
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Benin
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Population: 190,000
Global Population: 190,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Ije of Benin, numbering 190,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Yoruba people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Benin. Their primary language is Ede Ije. The primary religion practiced by the Ije 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: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available