The Dutch are a Germanic language people group. They were Catholic for centuries and then rebelled against the Catholic Spanish who were controlling their country. They accepted the Reformation and eventually Calvinism (theological system from John Calvin) was imposed as the theology for the state church. Today many are atheist, agnostic and a naturalistic, materialistic, atheistic worldview predominates. A leader in liberal morality worldwide, the Dutch however have a long past of evangelical believers like Erasmus, Arminius, Brother Andrew, and Corrie Ten Boom.
Their homeland is located in the northwestern part of Europe, above Belgium, to the south of the North Sea, and to the west of Germany.
Their lives are similar to other northern European people groups. Individualism, direct communication, planning and honesty are important ideals. They are known for being tolerant of other worldviews and lifestyles though they may or may not be biblically based.
A materialistic, often atheistic worldview predominates.
Pray that they will hear the gospel and be saved by Christ. Pray they will know God's absolute word on what is right and what is evil.
Scripture Prayers for the Dutch in Netherlands.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Dutch |
People Name in Country | Dutch |
Alternate Names | Dutch Jew; Fleming |
Population this Country | 12,517,000 |
Population all Countries | 13,830,000 |
Total Countries | 29 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 11659 |
ROP3 Code | 102787 |
Country | Netherlands | ||
Region | Europe, Western | ||
Continent | Europe | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Netherlands |
Region | Europe, Western |
Continent | Europe |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Non-Religious |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 4.40 %) |
48.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
52.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Dutch | ||||||
Language Code | nld Ethnologue Listing | ||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||
Total Languages | 6 | ||||||
Secondary Languages |
|
Primary Language | Dutch |
Language Code | nld Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 6 |
Secondary Languages | |
German, Standard | |
English | |
Frisian | |
Limburgish | |
Zeeuws | |
People Groups | Speaking Dutch |
Primary Language: Dutch
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1477-2003) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1480-1992) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1525-2018) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Jouke Postma |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |