At one time the Oirat or Khotgoid tribes were independent, but they became subgroups of the Mongols. Likewise, the Darkhad, meaning "protected ones" or "untouchables," are a Mongol subgroup today sharing a similar language and culture. Their traditional language is called Darkhat. Darkhat speakers are known in Mongolia by the name Oirat. Darkhat and standard Halh are closely related. Nearly all Oirat can read standard Mongolian, even if they may pronounce words differently from standard Halh Mongolian. Many can read both the traditional vertical script, as well as the Cyrillic script promoted during the period of Soviet influence. Apparently, the literacy effort in standard Mongolian has been very successful and the Darkhad are bilingual enough to read and comprehend literature in Halh Mongolian.
Mongolia is a large country with limited travel facilities. Access to remote tribes is very difficult. Most likely, members of the Darkhad community are nomadic like most other Mongolian subgroups.
The Darkhad differ from other tribes in Mongolia in that they still adhere primarily to their own traditional religion. They have less of a Buddhist or Muslim influence than the others. Shamanism is an important element to Darkhad spirituality. They believe their shaman preserved the soul of Genghis Khan. The Darkhad recognize a uniform spiritual power, localized in the celestial vault. They also worship natural phenomena and believe in a life after death in the form of spirits.
The Darkhad people need to submit to Jesus Christ so they can experience the abundant life he offers them in John 10:10.
* Scripture Prayers for the Darkhad in Mongolia.
Pray for the Lord to provide for their physical and spiritual needs as a testimony of his power and love. Pray that the Darkhad people will have a spiritual hunger that will open their hearts to the King of kings. Pray for workers to go to them who are driven by the love and boldness of the Holy Spirit. Pray for a movement to Christ among them to begin this decade.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
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Global Prayer Digest: 2009-07-03 |
People Name General | Darkhad |
People Name in Country | Darkhad |
Population this Country | 25,000 |
Population all Countries | 25,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | Darkhat |
People ID | 11508 |
ROP3 Code | 102458 |
Country | Mongolia | ||
Region | Asia, Northeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | North around Lake Khubsugul, Hövsgöl Aimag Source: Ethnologue 2010 |
Country | Mongolia |
Region | Asia, Northeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | North around Lake Khubsugul, Hövsgöl Aimag. Source: Ethnologue 2010 |
Primary Language | Mongolian, Halh (25,000 speakers) |
Language Code | khk Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Mongolian, Halh (25,000 speakers) |
Language Code | khk Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Mongolian, Halh |
Primary Language: Mongolian, Halh
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1979-1991) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1990) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2003-2015) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | 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 |
---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
Audio Recordings | DAVAR Partners recording, complete Bible |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio |
Film / Video | Building a Family of Love |
Film / Video | God's Story video |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Mongolian, Halh |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels |
Film / Video | Magdalena video |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children |
General | Biblical answers to your questions |
General | Gospel resources links |
General | Mongolian Online Video Christian Resource Center |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Mongolian, Halh |
Text / Printed Matter | Jesus Messiah comic book |
Text / Printed Matter | Literacy primer for Mongolian, Halh |
Text / Printed Matter | Love letter to you from scripture |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
20.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.16 %) |
0.16 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
79.84 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
Unknown
|
Independent |
Unknown
|
Orthodox |
Unknown
|
Other Christian |
Unknown
|
Protestant |
Unknown
|
Roman Catholic |
Unknown
|