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.
* Scripture Prayers for the Dutch in Netherlands.
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.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Dutch |
People Name in Country | Dutch |
Population this Country | 12,201,000 |
Population all Countries | 13,525,000 |
Total Countries | 29 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 2 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
Alternate Names | Dutch Jew; Fleming |
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 Language | Dutch | ||||||
Language Code | nld Ethnologue Listing | ||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||
Total Languages | 6 | ||||||
Secondary Languages |
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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 (1526-2018) |
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 |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Film / Video | God's Story video |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Dutch |
Film / Video | Love letter to you from scripture |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels |
Film / Video | Magdalena video |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children |
General | Biblical answers to your questions |
General | Four Spiritual Laws |
General | Gospel resources links |
General | Walk with the Prophets and meet the Messiah |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible Gateway scripture |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Dutch |
Primary Religion: | Non-Religious |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
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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 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
0.0 %
|
Independent |
2.0 %
|
Orthodox |
1.0 %
|
Other Christian |
4.0 %
|
Protestant |
36.0 %
|
Roman Catholic |
57.0 %
|