Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Munda-Santal
Language: Santali - (sat)
Alternate Name(s): Mahili
Primary Religion: Christianity - Evangelical Protestantism
Country: Bangladesh
Also found in: India
Population: 23,500
Global Population: 538,500
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Mahale of Bangladesh, numbering 23,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Munda-Santal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 538,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Santali. The primary religion practiced by the Mahale is Evangelical Protestantism, a worldwide trans-denominational movement within Protestant Christianity that believes the essence of the Gospel consists of the doctrine of salvation by grace alone, solely through faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
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