Religious Crossings and Conversions on the Muslim–Christian Frontier in Georgia and Kyrgyzstan

Pelkmans, Mathijs (2010) Religious Crossings and Conversions on the Muslim–Christian Frontier in Georgia and Kyrgyzstan. Anthropological Journal of European Cultures, 19 (2). pp. 109-128. ISSN 1755-2923

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Abstract

The renewed relevance of religion in post-Soviet public spheres has been accompanied by conspicuous and controversial conversion processes. This article compares cases of conversion on the Muslim-Christian frontier in Kyrgyzstan and in Georgia. It argues that the notions of boundary and frontier are essential to construct a more dynamic model for understanding 'spiritual' movement in social contexts that are rapidly changing. This approach in turn sheds light on the roles and the nature of social and cultural boundaries in the contemporary world.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: B Mission theology/theory > Conversion
F Interreligious Dialogue and Witness > Islam > Christian-Muslim Dialogue
Divisions: Central Asia > Kyrgyzstan
Former Soviet Union > Georgia
Depositing User: Katharina Penner
Date Deposited: 18 Aug 2021 11:21
Last Modified: 18 Aug 2021 11:21
URI: https://ceeamsprints.osims.org/id/eprint/1915

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