Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Finno-Ugric, Saami

Language: North Saami - (sme)

Alternate Name(s): Davvisámi, Sapmi, Sami

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Finland

Also found in: Norway; Sweden

Population: 1,800

Global Population: 52,300

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Northern Saami of Finland, numbering 1,800, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Finno-Ugric, Saami people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 52,300 in 3 countries. Their primary language is North Saami. The primary religion practiced by the Northern 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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