A remnant of Xokleng people have survived brutal colonization, being driven off their lands, forcibly assimilated into other cultures, and starved as construction, logging, business, and government interests moved into their hunting and farmlands.
Today they live in government villages under controlled circumstances. We know little about their daily lives.
Spiritual beliefs of most Xokleng people in Brazil are deeply rooted in their ethnic identity. “Conversion” essentially equates to cultural assimilation or even betrayal in the minds of those who have been taken advantage of. Only the Lord Jesus can deal with fear factors involved in considering his love for them, and his provision for the penalty for their sins.
Bible portions have been translated into the spoken language of Xokleng people, but they are still mostly unreached with the gospel.
They need to see their critical need for their savior, who loves them and desires a personal relationship with them.
Pray for Xokleng people in Brazil to experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit and the overflowing, gracious love of God.
Pray for a mass awakening among Xokleng people and deep movements of church planting and discipleship as they pursue God’s true righteousness and holiness.
Pray for many to put the gospel message to culturally appropriate songs and teach them to others.
Scripture Prayers for the Xokleng in Brazil.
https://pib.socioambiental.org/en/Povo:Xokleng
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xokleng
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/wider-image-brazils-indigenous-rights-hinge-one-tribes-legal-battle-2021-08-24/
https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2021/8/25/how-brazils-indigenous-rights-hinge-on-one-tribes-legal-battle
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Xokleng |
People Name in Country | Xokleng |
Alternate Names | Aweikoma; Aweikoma-Kaingang; Botocudos; Bugre; Kaingang de Santa Catarina; Laklanô; Laklanõ; Shokleng; Xokrén |
Population this Country | 3,900 |
Population all Countries | 3,900 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15438 |
ROP3 Code | 110900 |
Country | Brazil | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Santa Catarina state: Itajaí river tributary. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Brazil |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Santa Catarina state: Itajaí river tributary.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
25.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
75.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Xokleng (3,900 speakers) |
Language Code | xok Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Xokleng (3,900 speakers) |
Language Code | xok Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Xokleng |
Primary Language: Xokleng
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1985) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
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 |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |