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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Jumat, 02 Januari 2015
Jewish Tat, Judeo-Tat of Azerbaijan
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