Parintintin in Brazil
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| People Name: | Parintintin |
| Country: | Brazil |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 300 |
| World Population: | 300 |
| Primary Language: | Tenharim |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 100.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 5.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Amazon |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
The Parintintin are an indigenous people who live in the state of Amazonas in Brazil. They are part of the Tupi-Guarani linguistic family. Their history includes periods of violent contact and resistance during the twentieth century, followed by increasing interaction with Brazilian society.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Parintintin communities are located near rivers and forest areas. Hunting, fishing, and farming are important for daily survival. Social life centers on the village, extended family, and shared cultural practices. Contact with outside society has brought both resources and new challenges.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Traditional Parintintin shamanic beliefs involves spirits, ancestral narratives, and rituals connected to nature.
What Are Their Needs?
The Parintintin have physical needs related to health care, education, and territorial protection.
Prayer Points
Pray that the pure and simple gospel will reach them and that they will fall in love with the only Savior.
Pray for open hearts that are hungry and thirsty for God.
Cry out for bold and willing Christians to help not only with health and education, but also to disciple them.