The Ashaninka are a seminomadic tribe found within the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. European colonization dominated much of Ashaninka history until 1742 when an Amerindian uprising overthrew colonial rule. This uprising caused the removal of European missionaries in the area. The land was recolonized in 1847.
Ashaninka settlements are centered around community. Group hunting and fishing, intertribal trade, and shared resources make these communities self-sufficient. Traditionally, women govern the garden, while men hunt tapirs, boars and monkeys. Children’s official names are given upon reaching seven years.
Guerrilla warfare and illegal coca trade have shaped the lives of modern Ashaninka. Many are refugees, suffering from malnutrition and other dangers. Those in war-torn areas build trenches beneath their homes as refuges from attacks. These circumstances have also affected educational opportunities for rising generations.
Primary spiritual beliefs come from cultural religion. Traditional myths play an influential role in the Ashaninka worldview. Good and evil spirits are seen as the causes of circumstances, and entrance to heaven is work-based. The dead may also become malicious ghosts. Shamans and sheripiári have spiritual authority, with the latter being intermediaries between the spiritual and physical. Ashaninka eschatology is apocalyptic; tradition teaches the world will be destroyed prior to rebirth. The new world will be free of suffering. Due to its prevalence in certain regions, Catholicism has also affected Ashaninka beliefs.
The Ashaninka have been deeply affected by the tragedy of war. Many are scattered as refugees and suffer from both physical and spiritual needs.
Ask God to comfort those experiencing affliction in Peru.
Pray that even as the Ashaninka experience the pain and difficulty of fleeing their region, they would meet faithful disciples of Christ.
Pray for the Ashaninka to be protected from a multitude of physical, spiritual and emotional dangers.
Ask God to enable them to faithfully follow him and make disciples.
Pray that Ashaninka followers of Christ would reach people groups they have exclusive access to.
Scripture Prayers for the Asheninka, Perene in Peru.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Asheninka, Perene |
People Name in Country | Asheninka, Perene |
Natural Name | Perene Asheninka |
Alternate Names | Asheninca Campa; Ashéninca Perené; Perene |
Population this Country | 7,100 |
Population all Countries | 7,100 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 14368 |
ROP3 Code | 107982 |
ROP25 Code | 300529 |
ROP25 Name | Asheninca |
Country | Peru | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Junin region: upper Perené river. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Peru |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Junin region: upper Perené river.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
60.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
40.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Asheninka, Perene (7,100 speakers) |
Language Code | prq Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Asheninca Perene |
Dialect Code | 7271 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Asheninka, Perene (7,100 speakers) |
Language Code | prq Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Asheninca Perene |
Dialect Code | 7271 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Asheninka, Perene |
Primary Language: Asheninka, Perene
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2015) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2015) |
Bible-Complete | No |
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 |
---|---|---|
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Asheninka, Perene | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Asheninka, Perene | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Rachel Freese |
Map Source | Amanecer Peru |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |