Arab, Palestinian in Eritrea
Photo Source:
Levi Meir Clancy - Wikimedia
Creative Commons
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Map Source:
Hans van der Splinter
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| People Name: | Arab, Palestinian |
| Country: | Eritrea |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 16,000 |
| World Population: | 11,592,800 |
| Primary Language: | Arabic, Levantine |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 8.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.04 % |
| Scripture: | Portions |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Arab, Levant |
| Affinity Bloc: | Arab World |
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Introduction / History
According to tradition, true Arabs are descendants of Abraham and his son Ishmael. Before the 20th century, the word "Arab" was designated to the Bedouin/tribal-based society of the Arabian Desert. Other Arabs are ethnic groups that have existed in their lands of origin for millennia. Arabs are not a singular people; their origins are complex and intermingled with many peoples and genealogical lines. The term Palestine originates with the Philistines, who inhabited the southern coast of the region in Biblical times. This name has stuck. It sets Palestinians apart from other peoples in the Arabic-speaking world.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Palestinians are traditionally hospitable and prepare elaborate dinners for their guests, regardless of their economic position. Palestinian dishes usually consist of rice, chicken and vegetables cooked in different forms. Palestinians practice their traditional dances on any occasion, usually at weddings; poetry and music play a major part in their lives. The women are very skilled in traditional Palestinian embroidery and create beautiful traditional patterns.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Palestinians in Eritrea are majority Sunni Muslims with a minority Christian community. Palestinian Christians belong to various Christian sects (Greek Orthodox, Ethiopian Orthodox, Nestorians, Syrian Orthodox, Armenians and Copts).
What Are Their Needs?
Spiritually and emotionally the Palestinian Arabs in Eritrea are suffering. Thousands cling to the dream of returning to their homeland. Others have put their nationalism or a religious system first in their hearts.
Prayer Points
Pray for God to thrust out loving workers to go to the Palestinian Arabs in Eritrea.
Pray for Palestinian disciples in Eritrea to make more disciples.
Pray for Palestinians to have the spiritual hunger it takes to find Jesus and live with the consequences in their communities.
Pray for entire Palestinian families to study God’s word and embrace the only savior.