The Navajo people are an indigenous tribe located in the southwest of the United States. They refer to themselves as the Diné, and speak an Athabaskan language. The Navajo people first encountered Spanish colonizers in the 17th century, and have undergone much hardship and near extinction. The Navajo people today are a federally recognized nation with its own sovereignty, and self governing authorities on the reservation.
Most Navajos live on the Navajo reservation, which is made up of the boundaries of northeast Arizona, northwest New Mexico, and southeast Utah. It is the largest Indian reservation in the United States. Other Navajos live in rural towns near the reservation.
Navajos live modern life while still retaining their culture and heritage. While some are employed and working, there are others that are poverty stricken. There are problems that exist on the reservation such as alcohol and drug abuse, and family problems. Despite all this, Navajos have adjusted and adapted to modern American living for the most part.
Some Navajos are Christian, but are mostly either non-religious or believe in the Navajo Traditional Religion. There is also a multitude of those involved in the Native American Church. The Navajo Traditional Religion is the Indigenous religion of the Navajo passed down from generation to generation. There are many elements of animism and shamanism in their Traditional Religion.
Scripture Prayers for the Navajo in United States.
Canyon de Chelly through Navajo Eyes, Sky Horse Productions, (2016) Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0jEaEkj0Pg Linford, L.D., Navajo Places: History, Legend, Landscape, The University of Utah Press, Salt Lake City, UT Matthews W., Navaho Legends, The University of Utah Press, Salt Lake City, UT Navajo Nation Government, (ND) Retrieved from: http://www.navajo-nsn.gov/history.htm Oral Tradition and History of the Diné
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Navajo |
People Name in Country | Navajo |
Alternate Names | Dine; Navaho |
Population this Country | 312,000 |
Population all Countries | 312,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 13257 |
ROP3 Code | 107125 |
ROP25 Code | 305920 |
ROP25 Name | Navajo |
Country | United States | ||
Region | America, North and Caribbean | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Arizona: northeast; Colorado; New Mexico: northwest; Utah: southeast. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | United States |
Region | America, North and Caribbean |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Arizona: northeast; Colorado; New Mexico: northwest; Utah: southeast.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 3.00 %) |
60.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
25.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
15.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Navajo (312,000 speakers) |
Language Code | nav Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Navajo (312,000 speakers) |
Language Code | nav Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Navajo |
Primary Language: Navajo
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1910-1994) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1956-1975) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1985-2000) |
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 |
Audio Recordings | Online Audio Scripture | Talking Bibles |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Navajo | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Four Spiritual Laws | Campus Crusade for Christ |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Navajo | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Navajo | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies | World Missionary Press |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Seb az86556 - Wikimedia |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |