Some Lebanese consider themselves Arabs while others associate themselves with the ancient Phoenicians. Both groups have made their mark on world history through trade and power. Others consider the Lebanese to be Levantine Arabs, referring to those who originated in Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine or Syria. Some also include Arabs from Egypt, Iraq and Turkey. Like their ancient ancestors, today's Lebanese Arabs live all over the world. One can find them in most parts of the world including France.
Lebanon was a French protectorate between WWI and WWII. For this reason, the Lebanese have more French influence than most Arab groups. The French had a close relationship with the Maronites, eastern Catholics. They set up many French-based schools in Lebanon during their brief tenure, and the French still have influence among the Lebanese elite. Surprisingly, this has not led to many Lebanese living in France compared with other European countries. The vast majority of Lebanese who live in France came during or after the Lebanese Civil War which began in 1975.
As one might expect from their shared history, the Lebanese who live in France are from among the elite. The Lebanese population includes prominent businessmen, writers, novelists, journalists, politicians, film directors, musicians, and actors.
Most of the Lebanese in France are either from the traditional Maronite (eastern Catholic) church or they are Shia Muslims.
Whether they are Muslim or traditional Christian, the Lebanese Arabs in France need to put their hope and trust in Jesus Christ. They need the infilling of the Holy Spirit and the willingness to obey Christ so they can experience abundant life.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to revive the Lebanese church, leading them to make disciples who make more disciples.
Pray for their fellowships to be Christ centered rather than tradition centered.
Pray there will soon come a day when the Lebanese people will send loving workers to unreached people groups in the Middle East and Europe.
Pray for spiritual hunger and a discernment that will keep them away from spiritual counterfeits.
Scripture Prayers for the Arab, Lebanese in France.
https://www.euronews.com/2020/09/01/france-and-lebanon-the-history-of-a-turbulent-relationship
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_people_in_France
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Lebanese_people_in_France
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Arab, Lebanese |
People Name in Country | Arab, Lebanese |
Natural Name | Lebanese Arab |
Population this Country | 24,000 |
Population all Countries | 6,384,000 |
Total Countries | 43 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
Alternate Names | Lebanese Arab; Lebanese Shiite; Lebanese Sunni |
People ID | 13017 |
ROP3 Code | 105688 |
Country | France | ||
Region | Europe, Western | ||
Continent | Europe | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | France |
Region | Europe, Western |
Continent | Europe |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.50 %) |
34.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
62.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
2.00 %
|
Other / Small |
2.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Arabic, North Levantine Spoken (24,000 speakers) |
Language Code | apc Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Arabic, North Levantine Spoken (24,000 speakers) |
Language Code | apc Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Arabic, North Levantine Spoken |
Primary Language: Arabic, North Levantine Spoken
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1939-1981) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Arabic Bible Online | Arabic Bible Outreach Ministry |
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Arabic, North Levantine Spoken | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Comic Book Version | Super Bible / Comic Bible Society |
Text / Printed Matter | Tools for faith conversations | Campus Crusade for Christ |
Photo Source | DFID - UK - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |