Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Arab World
People Cluster: Assyrian / Aramaic
Language: Mesopotamian Arabic - (acm)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Iraq
Also found in: Iran; United States
Population: 34,000
Global Population: 46,100
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Mandaeans of Iraq, numbering 34,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Assyrian / Aramaic people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 46,100 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Mesopotamian Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Mandaeans is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available