Java Banten in Indonesia

The Java Banten have only been reported in Indonesia
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Introduction / History

The Banten Kingdom broke off from the Padjajaran Kingdom of West Java in the 16th century, becoming a major trading center until the late 17th century. The kingdom was annexed into the Dutch East Indies in the early 19th century.

The Banten live in Banten Province in the southwest of the island of Java. Currently, most Banten live in the regencies of Pandeglang, Serang, Lebak and western Tangerang, as well as the cities of Cilegon and Serang. The Banten speak a dialect of the Sunda language regarded as less polite and less sophisticated than the dialect spoken by Sunda living in West Java.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Banten grow rice and other crops such as coffee, cloves, beans, bananas and durian (a stinky fruit with a thick, spiky shell). Cooperative groups work the land under various arrangements; one type of cooperative funds repairs of mosques and Muslim prayer houses, another funds public infrastructure, and another is simply shared labor. Everyone participates in cooperative work or faces penalties for non-compliance.

The Banten leadership is composed of three elements: formal leaders, Muslim religious leaders, and leaders of the traditions and culture. These three groups play an important role in forming the local political system. Village leaders cultivate and develop the village's kinship relationships and handle matters of administration, irrigation, logistics and religion.

The Banten area features many tourist attractions, beginning with a nature preserve and including the great Mosque of Banten, where the tombs of Banten's sultans are placed at the south and north of the mosque. A nine-story rock (15 meters tall) is believed to be a relic from the Megalithic Era. Banten is open to the outside world for tourism, but the Banten protect their traditions and culture.


What Are Their Beliefs?

From the 15th century establishment of the Sultanate of Banten until today, the majority of the Banten have been Muslims. They practice Islam faithfully, but still also rely on black magic and occult power. As an example, a practitioner of debus can repeat a certain mantra to become invulnerable to physical blows, fire and sharp objects.

The Banten have a reputation for great occult knowledge; as a result, many people from different regions of Indonesia come to Banten to learn spells or to ask for help.


What Are Their Needs?

Most Banten make their living as farmers or merchants. They need help with modernization, including better educational facilities, as well as joint business ventures with outside companies in order to become more competitive. Additionally, the Banten living in remote areas such as Panjang Island in Banten Bay need development to overcome poverty.


Prayer Points

Ask the Holy Spirit to free the Banten from their reliance on the occult.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will drive the Banten people to the foot of the cross.
Ask God to raise up loving, dedicated workers to take the Gospel to the Banten.
Pray that God will lead them to persons of peace among the Banten.
Thank God for the availability of the Bible in Javanese (the main language of the Banten); pray that God will lead them to encounter the scriptures.
Pray for a Disciple Making Movement among the Banten that will result in disciples and churches multiplying through generations.


Scripture Prayers for the Java Banten in Indonesia.


References

https://www.britannica.com/place/Banten-province-Indonesia


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Java Banten
People Name in Country Java Banten
Alternate Names
Population this Country 327,000
Population all Countries 327,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 7
People ID 10661
ROP3 Code 101015
ROP25 Code 309266
ROP25 Name Tai Taroi
Country Indonesia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 42  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Widespread throughout Indonesia; mainly in Jawa Tengah, Yogyakarta, Jawa Timur, and Lampung provinces; scattered enclaves on Sumatra island and resettlements in Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku, and Kalimantan.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Indonesia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 42  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Widespread throughout Indonesia; mainly in Jawa Tengah, Yogyakarta, Jawa Timur, and Lampung provinces; scattered enclaves on Sumatra island and resettlements in Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku, and Kalimantan..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Java Banten in Indonesia Ethnolinguistic map or other map

Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.98 %)
1.90 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
98.10 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Javanese (327,000 speakers)
Language Code jav   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Banten
Dialect Code 11119   Global Recordings Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Javanese (327,000 speakers)
Language Code jav   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Banten
Dialect Code 11119   Global Recordings Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Javanese

Primary Language:  Javanese

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1852-1991)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1829-1981)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1854-2017)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings DAVAR Partners recording, complete Bible DAVAR Partners International
Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Javanese Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Four Spiritual Laws Campus Crusade for Christ
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: Javanese YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible App: Kitab Suci Masan Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Javanese YouVersion Bibles
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Map Source People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
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