Understanding Knowledge in the Bible and in Vazha-Pshavela's "The Snake-Eater"

Abstract

In thes conference report, we present a comparative analysis of the Biblical attitude towards knowledge and the animistic worldview depicted in Vazha-Pshavela's poem "The Snake-Eater". The analysis aims to highlight the parallels and contrasts between the two perspectives, offering insights into how knowledge is perceived and its implications for humans existence in both context. The philosophical epistemology of the poem particulary concerning the relationship between man and nature, invites such a comparative exploration duo to its, presentation the lens of Biblical thinking. Since the fundamental principle of the poem is the analysis of knowledge, therefore, its biblical interpretation becomes interesting.