McEvoy, James and Lebech, Mette (2020) Deus qui humanae substantiae dignitatem : A Latin Liturgical Source Contributing to the Conceptualization History of Human Dignity. Maynooth Philosophical Papers, 10. pp. 117-133. ISSN 2009-7751

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Abstract

This article explores the history of the prayer Deus qui humanae substantiae dignitatem as a contribution to the conceptualization history of human dignity. It is argued that the prayer can be traced back to pre-Carolingian times, that it forms part of an early tradition of reflection on human dignity, and that it was adapted to use at the offertory, such that an association was made between human dignity and the holy exchange of gifts. In this way, the prayer significantly shaped the Christian concept of human dignity as the holy ‘place’ of commerce with God.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	prayer; Deus qui humanae substantiae dignitatem; conceptualization history; human dignity;
Academic Unit:	Faculty of Arts & Humanities > Philosophy
Item ID:	15428
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.5840/mpp202091610
Depositing User:	Mette Lebech
Date Deposited:	07 Feb 2022 16:00
Journal or Publication Title:	Maynooth Philosophical Papers
Publisher:	Maynooth University Department of Philosophy
Refereed:	Yes
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Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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