Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Finno-Ugric, Saami

Language: South Saami - (sma)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Norway

Also found in: Sweden

Population: 800

Global Population: 1,400

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Southern Saami of Norway, numbering 800, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Finno-Ugric, Saami people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,400 in 2 countries. Their primary language is South Saami. The primary religion practiced by the Southern Saami is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

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