A Response to Leons Gabriels Tavians' "Between Oriental Orthodoxy and European Modernity: Georgian Orthodox Church, Market Economy, and Social Message (original) (raw)

The article addresses misconceptions about the Georgian Orthodox Church as presented in Leons Gabriels Taivans' work, which incorrectly aligns the Church's views with the Protestant ethic without acknowledging its unique socio-economic perspectives. Paul Crego critiques Taivans' limited engagement with diverse voices within the Georgian Orthodox community and highlights the importance of recognizing the Church's historical connections and contemporary independence from Russian Orthodoxy. Crego advocates for broader dialogue to enrich understanding of the Church's role in social and economic discussions in Georgia.