The Torgut language is a variant of Oirat, but speakers of the two groups can converse with relative ease. The Torgut are an ethnic subgroup of the Oirat. The Torguts speak basically the same language as the Oirat, but they view themselves as ethnically separate. They have been described as having a Tibetan religion, and a Mongolian language. Torgut history closely mirrors that of the Oirat. They migrated from Xinjiang to Russia, where they lived until 1771 when Russian pressure forced most Torgut to flee back to China. Thousands died of starvation or were killed and plundered by bandits on the return journey to Xinjiang.
Folk dancing is a favorite pastime of the Torgut. The bielgee, or "dance of the body," originated during the Qing (Manchu) Dynasty. Dancers express themselves by using their arms, legs, and other parts of their bodies in rhythmic movements.
They identify Christianity with Russia and therefore they are averse to Russian religion.
Although all Torgut claim to be Buddhists, many practice shamanism, an important element of Tibetan Buddhism. The black magic and secret arts of the Mongol shamans were vividly described 700 years ago, when Marco Polo challenged the Great Khan to become a Christian. He replied, "On what grounds do you desire me to become a Christian? You see that these sorcerers do what they will. When I sit at the table the cups in the middle of the hall come to me full of wine or other beverages without anyone touching them, and I drink from them. They banish bad weather in any direction they choose and perform many marvels. And, as you know, their idols speak and give them predictions as they ask. If I am converted to the faith of Christ and become a Christian these sorcerers, who with their arts and sciences achieve such great results, could easily compass my death."
The Torgut people need to submit to Jesus Christ so they can experience the abundant life he offers in John 10:10.
Pray for the Lord to provide for their physical and spiritual needs as a testimony of his power and love. Pray that the Torgut people will have a spiritual hunger that will open their hearts to the King of kings. Pray for workers who are driven by the love and boldness of the Holy Spirit to go to them. Pray for a movement to Christ among them to begin this decade.
Scripture Prayers for the Kalmyk-Oirat, Western Mongol in Mongolia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Kalmyk-Oirat |
People Name in Country | Kalmyk-Oirat, Western Mongol |
Natural Name | Kalmyk-Oirat |
Pronunciation |
hahl-MUCK oy-RAHT
|
Alternate Names | Durbet; Jazyk; Kalmuk; Kalmyk; Kalmytskii; Kalmytz; Khalmag; Oirat; Qalmaq; Torgot; Torgot Mongolians; Torgut; Torguud; Volba Oirat; Volga Oirat; Weilate; Western Mongol; Xinjiang Mongol |
Population this Country | 275,000 |
Population all Countries | 653,000 |
Total Countries | 7 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 5 |
People ID | 14129 |
ROP3 Code | 107607 |
ROP25 Code | 306285 |
ROP25 Name | Oirat, Western Mongul |
Country | Mongolia | ||
Region | Asia, Northeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Mainly northwest, Dzavhan, Uvs, Hovd, Hovsgol, Govi-Altay, Arhangay, and Bayan-Olgiy provinces. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Mongolia |
Region | Asia, Northeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Mainly northwest, Dzavhan, Uvs, Hovd, Hovsgol, Govi-Altay, Arhangay, and Bayan-Olgiy provinces.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
68.50 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.40 %) |
0.50 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
26.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
5.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Kalmyk-Oirat (275,000 speakers) |
Language Code | xal Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Kalmyk-Oirat (275,000 speakers) |
Language Code | xal Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Kalmyk-Oirat |
Primary Language: Kalmyk-Oirat
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1815-1996) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1827-2009) |
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 Kalmyk-Oirat | 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 | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Kalmyk-Oirat | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Kalmyk-Oirat | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | IBT, Russia - resources | Institute for Bible Translation - Russia |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Anonymous All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | Mongolian Traditional Costumes |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |