Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Marathi-Konkani

Language: Marathi - (mar)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Judaism

Country: Israel

Also found in: Canada; India; United States; Zimbabwe

Population: 16,500

Global Population: 249,200

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Marathi of Israel, numbering 16,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Marathi-Konkani people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 249,200 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Marathi. The primary religion practiced by the Marathi 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.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available