Apophatism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Apophatism is a noun meaning (theology) A theory of approaching knowledge of God through negative rather than positive assertions.
Meaning
(theology) A theory of approaching knowledge of God through negative rather than positive assertions.
Word Forms
- apophatisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apophasis, apophlegmatism, adiaphorization, aphetism, cataphasis, theopaschitism.
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