The Mamak live a simple life. They are not attracted to technology or education, and most live in settlements that are spread throughout rubber tree forests. Most Mamak people fuse animistic and Islamic beliefs. They believe in spirits that inhabit various places and things and they believe that ancestral treasures, such as a keris (a ceremonial knife), certain weapons and clothes, have magical powers. The Mamak believe that they are descended from one of the nine children of Adam and Eve. The duty of those involved in leadership is to rule on social conflicts, divorce and carut (accidentally or wrongly saying things that hurt other persons).
Indonesia is trying to get tribal peoples to become Muslim, and Christian work among them is not welcome.
There is a need for faithful prayer warriors, pounding the gates of heaven for the Mamak people. Pray the Lord will raise up prayer warriors for this purpose.
The Mamak have a variety of needs. Their most urgent need is the establishment of a healthier living environment and better healthcare. They also need teachers and help with their educational facilities. Pray for a movement to Christ among them in Indonesia.
Scripture Prayers for the Mamak, Talang in Indonesia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Mamak, Talang |
People Name in Country | Mamak, Talang |
Natural Name | Mamak |
Pronunciation |
mae-MACK
|
Population this Country | 27,000 |
Population all Countries | 27,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | |
People ID | 15212 |
ROP3 Code | 109752 |
Country | Indonesia | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 33 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Widespread in the Indonesian Archipelago; west central Sumatra, Padang area. Nearly half live outside central Sumatra; South Sumatra, west coast Mukomuko area Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Indonesia |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 33 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Widespread in the Indonesian Archipelago; west central Sumatra, Padang area. Nearly half live outside central Sumatra; South Sumatra, west coast Mukomuko area. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.50 %) |
2.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
98.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Minangkabau (27,000 speakers) |
Language Code | min Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Orang Mamak |
Dialect Code | 14087 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Minangkabau (27,000 speakers) |
Language Code | min Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Orang Mamak |
Dialect Code | 14087 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Minangkabau |
Primary Language: Minangkabau
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1980-1990) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1996-2010) |
Bible-Complete | No |
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 | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Minangkabau | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
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 |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Minangkabau | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Minangkabau | YouVersion Bibles |