Chinanteco refers to a group of Oto-Manguean languages spoken in Veracruz and Oaxaca in southern Mexico. They are mutually unintelligible, so some linguists consider them to be separate languages rather than dialects. One of these is Comaltepec.
The Comaltepec Chinanteco grow corn, beans, cassava and yams for their own consumption. They raise chickens for their meat. For cash crops they grow tobacco and coffee. The women make beautiful embroideries for sale. They are phasing out weaving and handicrafts.
The Comaltepec Chinantecos are solidly Roman Catholic, but many of them maintain the rituals of their traditional beliefs. For example, they do homage to the corn and mountain gods and goddesses. Yet they also have Bible believing Christians among them.
The Comaltepec Chinantecos need a steady income and food supply. They are vulnerable to the whims of nature.
Pray for an abundant harvest for the Comaltepec Chinantecos as proof of God’s power and goodness.
Pray for Chinanteco Christian believers to disciple others in the ways of Christ.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will give them openness to the uniqueness of Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to do a deep work in Chinanteco churches in the coming years.
Scripture Prayers for the Chinanteco, Comaltepec in Mexico.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinantecan_languages
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Chinantec
http://www.mexicantextiles.com/grouppages/chinanteco.html
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Chinanteco, Comaltepec |
People Name in Country | Chinanteco, Comaltepec |
Natural Name | Comaltepec Chinanteco |
Pronunciation | koh-mahl-teh-PEK chee-nahn-TEH-koh |
Alternate Names | Chinanteco; Comaltepec; Comaltepec Chinantec; Ixtlan; Oaxaca |
Population this Country | 3,100 |
Population all Countries | 3,100 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 11409 |
ROP3 Code | 102268 |
ROP25 Code | 301733 |
ROP25 Name | Chinantec |
Country | Mexico | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 38 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Oaxaca state: Santiago Comaltepec, Soledad Tectitlán, La Esperanza, San Martín Soyolapan, Vista Hermosa (Quiotepec), San Pedro Yolox, Rosario Temextitlán, Maninaltepec. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Mexico |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 38 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Oaxaca state: Santiago Comaltepec, Soledad Tectitlán, La Esperanza, San Martín Soyolapan, Vista Hermosa (Quiotepec), San Pedro Yolox, Rosario Temextitlán, Maninaltepec.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.50 %) |
95.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
2.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
3.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Chinantec, Comaltepec | |||
Language Code | cco Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
|
Primary Language | Chinantec, Comaltepec |
Language Code | cco Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Spanish | |
People Groups | Speaking Chinantec, Comaltepec |
Primary Language: Chinantec, Comaltepec
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1976-1990) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2002-2009) |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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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 |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app (Wycliffe) | SIL |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Chinantec, Comaltepec | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Chinantec, Comaltepec | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language | eBible.org |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |