The Huastecos, or Teenek, are an indigenous group dwelling in the eastern region of San Luis Potosí. Beginning as the descendants of Mayan groups in the Veracruz coast, the Huastecos were hunter-gatherers who spoke a form of Mayan. They were culturally significant as their region developed. Eventually, they were conquered by the Aztecs, which limited the spread of their influence. The arrival of Spanish colonization in 1519 was met with resistance from the Huastecos, causing intense conflict between the two groups. This conflict was somewhat put to rest by the Spaniards’ “peace by purchase policy,” in which indigenous tribes were bribed with valuable goods. This “peace” led to Spanish evangelism of the Huastecos.
The San Luis Potosi Huasteco have resiliently maintained their traditional culture to the present. Huastecan dance and music have had a considerable influence on Mexican culture.
Catholicism, which has been syncretized with cultural spiritual beliefs, is the majority religion.
The San Luis Potosi Huasteco need to put Christ first in their lives.
Ask the Lord of the harvest to send loving workers into his harvest.
Pray for active discipleship among this people group.
Pray they would even take the gospel to other people groups in their region.
Ask for their fellowships to be Christ centered, with a spiritual hunger, discernment, and protection from false doctrine and spiritual counterfeit.
Ask God to strengthen faith in Christ among the San Luis Potosi Huasteco people.
Scripture Prayers for the Huasteco, San Luis Potosi in Mexico.
https://indigenousmexico.org/san-luis-potosi/indigenous-san-luis-potosi-the-land-of-the-nahuatl-and-the-huastecos/
https://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/huastecos
http://www.somosprimos.com/schmal/emex.h
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Huasteco, San Luis Potosi |
People Name in Country | Huasteco, San Luis Potosi |
Natural Name | San Luis Potosi Huasteco |
Pronunciation | sahn loo-EES poh-toh-SEE wahs-TEH-koh |
Alternate Names | Huasteco, San Luis Potos; San Luis Potosi Huastec |
Population this Country | 87,000 |
Population all Countries | 87,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 14702 |
ROP3 Code | 108612 |
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 | Veracruz state: 60 villages; San Luis Potosí state: 12 villages; Cerro Azul on southeast edge, Tepetzintla on south edge, Tantima on north edge, Santa María Ixcatepec on west edge; Amatlán Tuxpan, Galeana y Zaragoza Vieja, San Francisco Chontla, Tamiahua, and Tancoco; east of Huasteco Veracruz-Llave. 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 | Veracruz state: 60 villages; San Luis Potosí state: 12 villages; Cerro Azul on southeast edge, Tepetzintla on south edge, Tantima on north edge, Santa María Ixcatepec on west edge; Amatlán Tuxpan, Galeana y Zaragoza Vieja, San Francisco Chontla, Tamiahua, and Tancoco; east of Huasteco Veracruz-Llave.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
96.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
4.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Huastec | |||
Language Code | hus Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
|
Primary Language | Huastec |
Language Code | hus Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Spanish | |
People Groups | Speaking Huastec |
Primary Language: Huastec
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1953-2000) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1970-2017) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Kerry Olson All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |