At one time the Pilaga and the Toba were separate tribes, but now they are merged.
Pilaga is a dying language. Most people who speak it live in Argentina, though there are a few in Paraguay as well.
Pilaga speakers are adjusting to a Spanish speaking world. There are fewer and fewer efforts to help children in classrooms who only speak the Pilaga language. There is a book that includes the myths and legends of the Pilaga and Toba tribes, which will hopefully keep their culture alive.
The Pilaga Toba are almost entirely Christian today. In Argentina they have a stronger bent towards Evangelicalism than they do in Paraguay. There is always the danger of them slipping back into traditional religion.
Their identity as a tribe is in serious jeopardy. The Pilaga Toba people need to keep their identity and their eyes on Jesus Christ. The Lord may be all they have left.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move mightily among the Pilaga Toba tribe, leading them to a greater future, despite the obstacles.
Pray for the Lord to use the Pilaga Toba people to reach tribes that lack an adequate gospel witness.
Pray for Pilaga Toba disciples to make hundreds of other disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Pilaga Toba in Paraguay.
https://www.amazon.com/Myths-Toba-Pilaga-Indians-Chaco/dp/1163135615
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Samaritan’s Purse
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Pilaga Toba |
People Name in Country | Pilaga Toba |
Alternate Names | Pilaga |
Population this Country | 300 |
Population all Countries | 6,100 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 14391 |
ROP3 Code | 108030 |
ROP25 Code | 306716 |
ROP25 Name | Pilaga |
Country | Paraguay | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Paraguay |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
95.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
5.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Pilaga (300 speakers) |
Language Code | plg Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Pilaga (300 speakers) |
Language Code | plg Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Pilaga |
Primary Language: Pilaga
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1938-1978) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1993) |
Bible-Complete | No |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | 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 | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Pilaga | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Pilaga | YouVersion Bibles |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |