Christianity Invented ‘Person’—Here’s Why You’re More Than Biology

A “person” wasn’t always what you think it is. In ancient Greek drama "prosopon" meant a stage mask—but early Christians hijacked the word to solve the biggest question of their age: Who exactly is Jesus? That theological breakthrough still shapes every debate about human dignity, soul vs. body, AI consciousness, and why you’re infinitely more than a bundle of atoms.

Abbot Ankido (Chaldean Catholic priest & monk) sits down with Fr. Daniel (Chaldean Catholic priest & Canonist) to trace the idea of personhood from Aristotle to Genesis to modern Canon Law—then asks what it means for your daily fight with pleasure, perfectionism, and self-worth.

What you’ll learn:

• Why Christianity “invented” the modern idea of personhood
• How Aristotle’s “rational soul” meets the Book of Genesis’ “image of God”
• Why breaking God’s image in yourself (sin) doesn’t make Him love you less—but does demand restoration
• Canon Law’s 3-step path to rebuild scandal: reform the offender, restore justice, repair the wound

 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro and Concept of Human Dignity
01:25 Greek Origins of 'Person'
07:35 Aristotle's Ethics and Rational Soul
14:16 Christianity and Human Dignity
17:54 The Freedom to Choose and Christ's Salvation
19:46 Confession and the Restoration of God's Image
21:04 Sanctions and Justice in the Church
23:55 Forgiveness and Self-Healing
28:31 The Dignity of the Human Person
33:30 Perseverance and Glorifying God

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