cataphatic

A theological term describing the practice of speaking about God or the divine in positive, affirmative terms (as opposed to apophatic theology). Now largely obsolete outside specialized religious or philosophical contexts.

• 🇩🇪Theologischer Begriff, der die Praxis beschreibt, von Gott oder dem Göttlichen in positiven, bejahenden Aussagen zu sprechen (im Gegensatz zur apophatischen Theologie). Außerhalb spezialisierter religiöser oder philosophischer Kontexte weitgehend veraltet.

1. Affirmative theology C2 formal

   Relating to the theological approach that describes God through positive statements and attributes, asserting that God can be known affirmatively.

   • Cataphatic theology uses positive language to describe divine attributes.
   • The cataphatic approach contrasts with apophatic theology, which emphasizes what God is not.
   • Many religious traditions incorporate both cataphatic and apophatic methods in their teachings.

   🇩🇪Kataphatische Theologie

   Synonyme: affirmativepositive

   Antonyme: apophaticnegative