Multitude of Images of Hryhorii Skovoroda in the Works of Kyiv Theological Academy Teachers and Students (19th – early 20th Century)

This is the first article recreating full history of research on Ukrainian philosopher Hryhorii Skovoroda made by students and teachers Kyiv Theological Academy in second half 19th – beginning 20th century. The analysis highlights qualitative diversity interpretations Skovoroda’s figure his creative work cultural, historical, biographical contexts, while identifying common features that unite those different scientific perceptions. demonstrates academic interest heritage was both due to desire introduce this little-known at time thinker creating a variety attractive images, prove idealistic direction prevailed local philosophy since its formation. Disclosing multilayered structure present studies theological researchers, enabled author show simultaneous unity theoretical methodological approaches found within national interpretational field determined philosophical, scientific, educational, sociopolitical priorities researchers.