The Otomi have been in Mexico even before the Aztecs. They were subsistence farmers who grew corn, beans and chilis. Eventually they were conquered and marginalized by the more powerful Aztecs. They became allies and mercenaries for the Spanish conquistadors which helped them extend their territory for a time. They have a number of subgroups based on language and location. One of these is the Estado de Mexico Otomi.
Today most of them grow corn, beans and chili peppers, but they also grow coffee as a cash crop. Estado de Mexico Otomi men often work in the cities to supplement their income. Others are blacksmiths and artisans.
Traditionally the Otomi peoples worshipped the moon as the supreme god. Even today they include shamanistic practices, though they are primarily Roman Catholic.
The Estado de Mexico Otomi people need to put Jesus Christ first in their spiritual lives. They have a good Christian presence, but like other peoples, they need a fresh wind of the Holy Spirit.
Pray for the Lord to give the Estado de Mexico Otomi people an abundant harvest as a testimony of his power and goodness.
Pray for Estado de Mexico Otomi Christian believers to lead others towards a Christ-oriented spirituality.
Pray for disciples who will make more disciples who will make even more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Otomi, Estado de Mexico in Mexico.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Otomi, Estado de Mexico |
People Name in Country | Otomi, Estado de Mexico |
Natural Name | Estado de Mexico Otomi |
Pronunciation | ess-TAH-doh day MEH-hee-koh oh-toh-MEE |
Alternate Names | Otomi del Estado de Mexico; Otomí, De San Felipe Santiago; State of Mexico Otomi |
Population this Country | 23,000 |
Population all Countries | 23,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15087 |
ROP3 Code | 109550 |
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 | México state: Chapa de Mota, San Bartolo Morelos, San Felipe Santiago, and Santa Clara de Juarez. 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 | México state: Chapa de Mota, San Bartolo Morelos, San Felipe Santiago, and Santa Clara de Juarez.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 26.00 %) |
97.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
3.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Otomi, Estado de Mexico | |||
Language Code | ots Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Otomi, Estado de Mexico |
Language Code | ots Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Spanish | |
People Groups | Speaking Otomi, Estado de Mexico |
Primary Language: Otomi, Estado de Mexico
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1957-1961) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1975-2010) |
Bible-Complete | No |
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 |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
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: Otomi, Estado de Mexico | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Otomi, Estado de Mexico | 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. |