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(Re)Conceptualizing Covenantal Pluralism in Georgia: Interfaith Dynamics on Orthodox Terms

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Title: (Re)Conceptualizing Covenantal Pluralism in Georgia: Interfaith Dynamics on Orthodox Terms
Authors: Metreveli, Tornike
Contributors: Lund University, Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Departments, Centre for Languages and Literature, Section 5, Division of Slavic Studies, Central and Eastern European Studies and European Studies, European Studies, Lunds universitet, Humanistiska och teologiska fakulteterna, Institutioner, Språk- och litteraturcentrum, Sektion 5, Avdelningen för slaviska, öst- och centraleuropakunskap och europastudier, Europastudier, Originator
Source: Review of Faith and International Affairs. 23(1):57-74
Subject Terms: Humanities and the Arts, Philosophy, Ethics and Religion, History of Religions, Humaniora och konst, Filosofi, etik och religion, Religionshistoria, Religious Studies, Religionsvetenskap
Description: This article critically examines the dual role of the Georgian Orthodox Church (GOC) as both a cultural guardian of national identity and a barrier to covenantal pluralism in Georgia. Drawing on legal-financial and comparative-historical analysis, it demonstrates how the GOC’s institutional dominance perpetuates systemic inequalities, including disproportionate state funding, inequitable property restitution, and legal privileges that often marginalize minority religious communities. The article argues that while the Church’s hegemonic position exacerbates religious inequities, its rich theological tradition—particularly concepts such as perichoresis and kenosis—can be leveraged to promote pluralism.
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Abstract:This article critically examines the dual role of the Georgian Orthodox Church (GOC) as both a cultural guardian of national identity and a barrier to covenantal pluralism in Georgia. Drawing on legal-financial and comparative-historical analysis, it demonstrates how the GOC’s institutional dominance perpetuates systemic inequalities, including disproportionate state funding, inequitable property restitution, and legal privileges that often marginalize minority religious communities. The article argues that while the Church’s hegemonic position exacerbates religious inequities, its rich theological tradition—particularly concepts such as perichoresis and kenosis—can be leveraged to promote pluralism.
ISSN:15570274
DOI:10.1080/15570274.2025.2454815