Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Borneo-Kalimantan

Language: Bukitan - (bkn)

Alternate Name(s): Bukitan

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Indonesia

Also found in: Malaysia

Population: 650

Global Population: 1,100

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Beketan of Indonesia, numbering 650, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Borneo-Kalimantan people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,100 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Bukitan. The primary religion practiced by the Beketan 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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