![]() ![]() Third, I will briefly explore the centrality of the doctrine for her pacifism. Secondly, I will explore Day’s often neglected advocacy for the Jews in light of her doctrine of the Mystical Body. I will argue that this doctrine has explicitly social contours for Day, and that it was central to understanding her advocacy both on behalf of the Jews and against war. First, I will briefly lay out Day’s doctrine of the Mystical Body of Christ, a doctrine that emphasizes the union among all humanity that exists because of and in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. I will not be neglecting these legacies in this essay, but rather, I will show the interconnection of Day’s legacy as a lay Catholic and pacifist to one of her lesser-known legacies: friend of the Jews. For others, Day is the paragon lay Catholic, exhibiting a life of radical devotion to the Church. ![]() For some, Day remains an emblematic pacifist, standing against American militarism for the better part of five decades. ![]() Many Roots, One Tree: Dorothy Day on the Mystical Body of Christ, Judaism, and Warĭorothy Day’s legacy is one which has been manifold in its reception. ![]()
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