The Javanese (Orang Jawa, "people of Java") originate from Central Java, Indonesia. They are a hospitable people, usually inviting visitors to share a meal with the family. Families are often quite large, some having between 10 and 17 children. Marriages are grand affairs that sometimes last up to three days. They are predominantly Sunni Muslims. During weddings and circumcision rituals they perform the jedur (songs of praise to the prophet Mohammed) which is compiled in a book called Silawatan. They also perform the kempling (a type of dance giving praise to Allah) during religious occasions.
The Javanese have a long and strong commitment to their present religion, which is part of their culture.
No doubt many of the Javanese in Saudi Arabia are living there for work. Pray that they will interact with the many workers in Saudi Arabia who follow Christ.
There are many Christians among the Javanese in other countries, but fewer in Saudi Arabia. Perhaps Christian Javanese will remember their brethren in Saudi Arabia. Pray to this end. Please pray the Javanese in Saudi Arabia will relate well with neighboring peoples, and will thrive as a community.
Scripture Prayers for the Javanese in Saudi Arabia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
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People Name General | Javanese |
People Name in Country | Javanese |
Pronunciation |
jah-vah-NEEZ
|
Population this Country | 32,000 |
Population all Countries | 18,597,000 |
Total Countries | 9 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | Jawa; Orang Jawa; जावेनीस |
People ID | 17000 |
ROP3 Code | 112316 |
Country | Saudi Arabia | ||
Region | Africa, North and Middle East | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 11 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Country | Saudi Arabia |
Region | Africa, North and Middle East |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 11 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Primary Language | Javanese (32,000 speakers) |
Language Code | jav Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Javanese (32,000 speakers) |
Language Code | jav Ethnologue 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) |
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 |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
Audio Recordings | DAVAR Partners recording, complete Bible |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio |
Film / Video | Final Night |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Javanese |
Film / Video | Love letter to you from scripture |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime |
Film / Video | The Hope Video |
General | Biblical answers to your questions |
General | Four Spiritual Laws |
General | Gospel resources links |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Javanese |
Text / Printed Matter | Literacy primer for Javanese |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.50 %) |
2.80 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
30.20 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
67.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
0.0 %
|
Independent |
4.0 %
|
Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
Other Christian |
11.0 %
|
Protestant |
65.0 %
|
Roman Catholic |
20.0 %
|