The Otomi have been in Mexico even before the Aztecs. They were subsistence farmers who grew corn, beans and chilis. Eventually they were conquered and marginalized by the more powerful Aztecs. They became allies and mercenaries for the Spanish conquistadors which helped them extend their territory for a time. They have a number of subgroups based on language and location. One of these is the Mezquital Otomi.
Today most of them grow corn, beans and chili peppers, but they also grow coffee as a cash crop. Mezquital Otomi men often work in the cities to supplement their income. Others are blacksmiths and artisans.
Traditionally the Otomi peoples worshipped the moon as the supreme god. Even today they include shamanistic practices, though they are primarily Roman Catholic.
The Mezquital Otomi people need to put Jesus Christ first in their spiritual lives. They have a good Christian presence, but like other peoples, they need a fresh wind of the Holy Spirit.
Pray for the Lord to give the Mezquital Otomi people an abundant harvest as a testimony of his power and goodness.
Pray for Mezquital Otomi Christian believers to lead others towards a Christ-oriented spirituality.
Pray for disciples who will make more disciples who will make even more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Otomi, Mezquital in Mexico.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Otomi, Mezquital |
People Name in Country | Otomi, Mezquital |
Natural Name | Mezquital Otomi |
Pronunciation | mess-kee-TAHL oh-toh-MEE |
Alternate Names | Mezquital Otomi; Otomi de la Valle de Mezquital |
Population this Country | 116,000 |
Population all Countries | 116,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 13698 |
ROP3 Code | 106580 |
ROP25 Code | 306381 |
ROP25 Name | Otomi |
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 | Hidalgo state: Mezquital valley; México state: north border. 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 | Hidalgo state: Mezquital valley; México state: north border.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 9.00 %) |
96.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
2.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
2.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Otomi, Mezquital (116,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ote Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Otomi, Mezquital (116,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ote Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Otomi, Mezquital |
Primary Language: Otomi, Mezquital
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1951-2008) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1970-2008) |
Bible-Complete | No |
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 |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Otomi, Mezquital | 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 | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app (Wycliffe) | Wycliffe |
Mobile App | Android Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Otomi, Mezquital | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Otomi, Mezquital | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language | eBible.org |
Photo Source | Dave Markham |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |