Northern Frisian in Germany


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Frisians were once a group of tribes originating in the Netherlands and northern Germany. They were mentioned by the Romans as early as 12BC. Their cavalrymen were hired by the Romans in their invasion of Britain. In 296 they were taken as serfs into Roman territory. Much of their population was decimated between the 400s-600s by natural disasters and flooding. They regrouped in the Middle Ages, and even killed a prominent missionary who was baptizing their people. Later they became Christianized, but “missionary” work at that time was often done through coercion.

Today the Frisian language is divided into three parts: Northern, Eastern and Saterland. Those who speak Northern Frisian still live in Germany though some have migrated to the United States.


What Are Their Lives Like?

For the most part, Frisian speakers are integrated with their German and Danish neighbors. Some speak Frisian at home, but their cultural identity is not always in being Frisian.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Frisians are officially Christian, but like others in Europe, they are secularized. Many doubt the validity of the Bible and the foundations of salvation by faith in Christ.


What Are Their Needs?

Frisians need to open their eyes and see the glory of the Lord.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Northern Frisians to see Christian believers live out their faith in a way that draws others to the savior.

Pray for disciples to make more disciples in such a way their culture is enhanced.

Pray for the Holy Spirit to do a great work among Frisian speakers this decade.


Scripture Prayers for the Frisian, Northern in Germany.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Frisian, Northern
People Name in Country Frisian, Northern
Natural Name Northern Frisian
Alternate Names Mainland Frisian; Northern Frisian
Population this Country 59,000
Population all Countries 60,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 14018
ROP3 Code 107443
ROP25 Code 302446
ROP25 Name Frisian
Country Germany
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Schleswig-Holstein state: coastal area between Eider river south and Wiedau river north; adjacent islands Föhr, Amrum, Sylt, Norstrand, Pellworm, the ten islands of Halligen group, and Helgoland.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Germany
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Schleswig-Holstein state: coastal area between Eider river south and Wiedau river north; adjacent islands Föhr, Amrum, Sylt, Norstrand, Pellworm, the ten islands of Halligen group, and Helgoland..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 2.00 %)
65.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
35.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Frisian, Northern (59,000 speakers)
Language Code frr   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Frisian, Northern (59,000 speakers)
Language Code frr   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Frisian, Northern

Primary Language:  Frisian, Northern

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1954-1955)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1870)
Bible-Complete No
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
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Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Frisian, Northern YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Frisian, Northern YouVersion Bibles
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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