Huasteco civilization goes back to the 10th century BC. They were known for their great musical ability and their pottery. They thrived as a productive society until the Aztecs conquered them in 1450. They continued to pay tribute to the Aztecs until they were conquered by the Spanish Empire between 1519 and the 1530s. They were often sold as slaves by the Spaniards.
One of the Huasteco subgroups is the San Francisco Chontala Huasteco.
During the 20th century Mexico has improved the infrastructure of the Huasteco homeland, bringing them closer to the rest of the country. The education system is also improving.
The San Francisco Chontala Huasteco people are mainly farmers but some work in the mining industry, ranching or distilling tequila.
They are almost all Roman Catholic, but the form of Catholicism allows for many pre-Colombian religious practices.
The San Francisco Chontala Huasteco need a theology that allows Jesus Christ to be central. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords.
Pray for a complete Bible for the San Francisco Chontala Huasteco people.
Pray for Jesus Christ to be held high in the hearts of the Huasteco peoples and for other spiritual forces to be cast down.
Pray for San Francisco Chontala Huasteco disciplers to disciple others by teaching from the Bible.
Scripture Prayers for the Huasteco, San Francisco Chontala in Mexico.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huastec_people
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huasteca
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Huasteco, San Francisco Chontala |
People Name in Country | Huasteco, San Francisco Chontala |
Natural Name | San Francisco Chontala Huasteco |
Pronunciation | sahn frahn-SEE-skoh CHOHNT-lah wahs-TEH-koh |
Alternate Names | Huasteco Sureste; Huasteco, San Francisco Chontla |
Population this Country | 4,400 |
Population all Countries | 4,400 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 18911 |
ROP3 Code | 114872 |
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 1.00 %) |
85.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
5.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
10.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Huastec | |||
Language Code | hus Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
|
Primary Language | Huastec |
Language Code | hus Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Nahuatl, Eastern Huasteca | |
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 | ernestojavier70 - Pixabay |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |