The Toba people are also known as Qom. There is a cultural fusion between them and the Maskoy tribe. They live in Argentina and a smaller number are in Paraguay.
The Qom people were hunters and gatherers before the arrival of the Spaniards. Ironically, their resistance to the Spaniards involved using horses for raids. They used horses well both in the grasslands and through wooded areas. The Qom managed to defend themselves from pumas and jaguars who would jump on them from tree branches. They used bows and arrows effectively, but later used firearms to conduct their night-time raids on settlements.
The first conquest of the Qom homeland began in 1884 and lasted until 1916. They called this the Conquest of the Gran Chaco. There were various massacres, and the Qom were eventually forced to work on cotton plantations.
An ethnic group of hunters and fishermen, and therefore nomadic in spirit, their agriculture has always been precarious.
In terms of myths, beliefs revolving around the tiger occupy a prominent place, both for the common inhabitants of the community and for shamanism, with stories to neutralize the fear of the animal. For them, the tiger transmits power and has a privileged relationship with the shamans, who are considered its owner.
They celebrate festivals such as: Naimatac: to thank the goodness of nature and Negot Qayavó Lenaxat to give names to children. In Argentina they were very influenced by missionaries and Mennonites but still remain the healers and some syncretism.
Especially in Argentina, the Qom need their traditional lands protected from outsiders. Both agribusiness and urbanization threatens their land rights. They also face serious health threats. Many have died of tuberculosis and even starvation.
Pray that there be a clear understanding of the gospel among those who do not know the Jesus Christ of the Bible.
Pray that there be interest in spiritual things among the young.
Pray that the missionary team among the Qom maintains a high sensitivity to the culture and language of the people.
Scripture Prayers for the Toba Qom in Paraguay.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Toba Qom |
People Name in Country | Toba Qom |
Alternate Names | Com; Qom Lik; Sanapana Toba; Toba Sur |
Population this Country | 1,500 |
Population all Countries | 142,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15517 |
ROP3 Code | 110108 |
ROP25 Code | 308202 |
ROP25 Name | Toba (South America) |
Country | Paraguay | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | San Pedro department: Boquerón-Arasapety and Urukuy-Las Palmas; Presidente Hayes department: Cerrito-Cerriteño, Cerrito-Río Verde, Cerrito-Rosarino, Naiñec, and San José. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Paraguay |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | San Pedro department: Boquerón-Arasapety and Urukuy-Las Palmas; Presidente Hayes department: Cerrito-Cerriteño, Cerrito-Río Verde, Cerrito-Rosarino, Naiñec, and San José.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 50.00 %) |
75.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
25.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Toba (1,500 speakers) |
Language Code | tob Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Toba Qom |
Dialect Code | 22280 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Toba (1,500 speakers) |
Language Code | tob Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Toba Qom |
Dialect Code | 22280 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Toba |
Primary Language: Toba
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1964-1994) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1980-2011) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2013) |
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 |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Toba | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Toba | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2024 Misión Nuevas Tribus / Richard Perik All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |