Jewish Tat, Judeo-Tat of Azerbaijan
Some Tat speaking people believe themselves to be
descended from Jews taken during the Assyrian captivity and displaced to
the cities of the Medes. The Tat language is based on Persian, just
like Iran's Farsi language. The Turks originally coined the term 'Tats'
to designate settled groups of non-Turkic origin. Although the Tat have
been an agricultural people from the beginning of their history, they
have also developed a strong urban community. Farmers living in the
valleys raise wheat, barley, maize, grapes, and cattle. The Tat are
considered a closed society because they insist on maintaining ethnic
purity by allowing marriage only within the tribe. For such a small
ethnic group, this is a strategy for survival.Ministry Obstacles The location of these people in and near the Caucasian mountains presents something of a barrier to access, and the country of Azerbaijan does not welcome Christian workers. Outreach Ideas There are scripture portions available in the Judeo-Tat language, and many resources are available in the Azeri and Russian languages. Workers are needed to carry these resources to the villages of the Jewish Tat. Pray for the followers of Christ There are no known followers of Jesus Christ among the Jewish Tat, or "Bik" or Mountain Jews, as they may be known. However, pray for those who will soon become believers, that they will be obedient and holy in their conduct, and will experience God's grace and peace. Pray for the entire people group Pray these people with Jewish roots may increasingly hunger to know the Messiah, Jesus. Pray the Lord will open their eyes to His full identity. Scripture Focus "...since Abraham will surely become a great and mighty nation, and in him all the nations of the earth will be blessed." Genesis 18:18 |
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Sabtu, 21 Februari 2015
Jewish Tat, Judeo-Tat of Azerbaijan
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