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.

• 🇪🇸Adjetivo teológico que describe la práctica de hablar de Dios o lo divino en términos positivos y afirmativos (en contraste con la teología apofática). Hoy en día se usa principalmente en contextos especializados religiosos o filosóficos, siendo poco común fuera de ellos.

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.

   🇪🇸Catafático (teología afirmativa)

   Sinónimos: affirmativepositive

   Antónimos: apophaticnegative