The Gajal community in Turkey faces distinct challenges and opportunities regarding Christian outreach. Their history is based on their ethnic values and their language and cultural uniqueness.
Ministering to the Gajal people in Turkey may need to be improved because of language and cultural barriers, as well as the prevalent Islamic faith in the region. Additionally, potential resistance from the community to religious change is a significant o
Christ followers can provide social and educational support for the Gajal people. They can create space for open dialogue about faith. Bible studies in the local language help these Muslims to understand the Christian faith is not “foreign.”
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Scripture Prayers for the Gajal, Gadzhal in Türkiye (Turkey).
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Gajal, Gadzhal |
People Name in Country | Gajal, Gadzhal |
Natural Name | Gajal |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 18,000 |
Population all Countries | 18,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 19766 |
ROP3 Code | 115400 |
ROP25 Code | 302507 |
ROP25 Name | Gajal |
Country | Türkiye (Turkey) | ||
Region | Asia, Central | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 50 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Rural Edirne, Turkey; Eastern Thrace Source: |
Country | Türkiye (Turkey) |
Region | Asia, Central |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 50 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Rural Edirne, Turkey; Eastern Thrace. Source: |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
100.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Turkish (18,000 speakers) |
Language Code | tur Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Turkish (18,000 speakers) |
Language Code | tur Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Turkish |
Primary Language: Turkish
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1782-1985) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1819-1993) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1827-2009) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) CharlesFred - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |