San Francisco Chontala Huasteco in Mexico

The San Francisco Chontala Huasteco have only been reported in Mexico
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Main Language
Largest Religion
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Introduction / History

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.


What Are Their Lives Like?

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.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They are almost all Roman Catholic, but the form of Catholicism allows for many pre-Colombian religious practices.


What Are Their Needs?

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.


Prayer Points

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.


References

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
ROP25 Code 303090
ROP25 Name Huastec
Country Mexico
Region America, Latin
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 37  (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 37  (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

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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

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1953-2000)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1970-2017)
Bible-Complete No
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Huastec Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
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 Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
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General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app (Wycliffe) SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app (Wycliffe) SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: Huastec YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Huastec YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Download scripture in this language eBible.org
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