The Teribe people say their ancestors were part of the pre-Colombian Chiriquí civilization 10,000 years ago. Initially the Spaniards didn’t like what they saw in Costa Rica so they bypassed it for years. Eventually that changed. As a war-like people, the Teribe fought hard against the Spaniards but were eventually overwhelmed. The Spanish brought them smallpox which greatly reduced their population.
The Teribe people are matrilineal, meaning that the family line is traced from the mother’s side. She also has much decision making power. Ironically, they are among the few Native American groups with a king.
There is tension between the Teribe and the Costa Rican government regarding the Diquís Hydroelectric Project. Another point of conflict is about educational opportunities.
There is a lot of historical bad blood between them and the Catholic Church. Catholic clergy deliberately introduced smallpox to their community. They reacted by burning Catholic churches. The Teribe are more likely to be Protestant than Roman Catholic.
The Seventh Day Adventist church is very important to them. The Teribe believe in Sibö as the god of creation. They give spiritual significance to the Térraba River.
Like most people groups around the world, the Teribe need to put all their faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for their Seventh Day Adventist churches to put Christ first. May he be central to their faith.
Pray for Teribe disciples who will make more disciples.
Pray for the Lord to bless them economically and spiritually.
Scripture Prayers for the Teribe in Costa Rica.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Teribe |
People Name in Country | Teribe |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 1,300 |
Population all Countries | 1,300 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15444 |
ROP3 Code | 109968 |
Country | Costa Rica | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Puntarenas province: near Boruca Reservation. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Costa Rica |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Puntarenas province: near Boruca Reservation.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
84.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
10.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
6.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Teribe (1,300 speakers) |
Language Code | tfr Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Teribe (1,300 speakers) |
Language Code | tfr Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Teribe |
Primary Language: Teribe
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1979-1984) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2008) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
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 |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, 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: Teribe | 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: Teribe | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language | eBible.org |
Photo Source | Rita Willaert - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |