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Arab, Lebanese in Paraguay

Arab, Lebanese

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Population [2] Language Religion % Christian % Evangl Online NT Jesus Film Progress
500 Arabic, North Levantine Spoken Islam 32.00 % 0.50 % No   

Arab, Lebanese in Paraguay

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Introduction / History
Some Lebanese consider themselves Arabs while others associate themselves with the ancient Phoenicians. Both groups have made their mark on world history through trade and power. Others consider the Lebanese to be Levantine Arabs, referring to those who originated in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine or Syria. Some also include Arabs from Egypt, Iraq and Turkey. Like their ancient ancestors, today's Lebanese Arabs live all over the world. One can find them in most parts of the world including Paraguay.

What are their lives like?
There are very few Lebanese in Paraguay. They probably blend in with other peoples from the Arab world.

What are their beliefs?
Like in Lebanon, about two-thirds of the Lebanese population is Muslim and one-third is part of a traditional church. They are usually more focused on their traditions than on following Jesus Christ.

What are their needs?
Whether they are Muslim or traditional Christian, the Lebanese Arabs in Paraguay need to put their hope and trust in Jesus Christ. They need the infilling of the Holy Spirit and the willingness to obey Christ so they can experience abundant life.

Prayer Points
Pray for the Holy Spirit to revive the Lebanese church, leading them to make disciples of Christ who make more disciples.
Pray for their fellowships to be Christ centered rather than tradition centered.
Pray there will soon come a day when the Lebanese people will send loving workers to unreached people groups in the Middle East and Europe.
Pray for spiritual hunger and a discernment that will keep them away from spiritual counterfeits.
* Pray for completion of Bible translation in this people group's primary language.
* Pray for the availability of the Jesus Film in the primary language of this people.

References
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/viva-los-arabes-underreported-stories-of-the-arabs-of-the-americas/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_diaspora
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_Paraguayans

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Country: Paraguay
Continent: South America
Region: America, Latin
10/40 Window: No
   
 
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  Peoples [3]
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People Name in Country: Arab, Lebanese
People Name General: Arab, Lebanese
Alternate People Names:
Lebanese ArabLebanese Shiite
Lebanese Sunni
ROP3 Code: 105688
Joshua Project People ID: 13017
Indigenous: No
Population in Country: 500
Population all Countries: 6,384,000
Least-Reached: No
   
 
Affinity Bloc: Arab World
People Cluster: Arab, Levant
People Name General: Arab, Lebanese
Ethnic Code: CMT30
Ethnic Relationships: Affinity Bloc -> People Cluster -> Peoples Ethnicity Tree
   
 
Language
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Primary Language: Arabic, North Levantine Spoken (500 Speakers)
Language Code (ISO): apc    Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages: 1
   
 
Religion [4]
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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religions:
Buddhism0.00 % 
Christianity32.00 %(Evangelical: 0.50 %)
Ethnic Religions0.00 % 
Hinduism0.00 % 
Islam59.00 % 
Non-Religious2.00 % 
Other / Small7.00 % 
Unknown0.00 % 
Christianity Segments:
Anglican0.00 %
Independent0.00 %
Protestant0.00 %
Orthodox0.00 %
Other Christian0.00 %
Roman Catholic0.00 %
 
(Evangelicals distributed across Christianity segments)
   
 
Progress Indicators [5]
Progress Scale[6]   Evangelicals have only a very small representation among all who claim to be Christians.
Least-Reached: No
 
 
Bible Translation Status
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Bible Portions: 1939-1981
New Testament: None Reported
Complete Bible: None Reported
Possible Bible Sources: Forum of Bible Agencies
 World Bible Finder
 World Christian Resource Directory
 Gospel Go
 
 
Ministry Resources [7]
Audio RecordingsMegaVoice Audio Bible and Stories
Audio RecordingsArabic Bible Online
Audio RecordingsAudio Bible teaching
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Film / VideoIndigitube.tv Video / Animation
Film / VideoLUMO film of Gospels
GeneralGospel resources links
Text / Printed MatterBible: Arabic, North Levantine Spoken
Text / Printed MatterBible: Comic Book Version
Text / Printed MatterTools for faith conversations
 
 
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