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Definition of Ectypal

Ectypal
Ectypal Ec"ty*pal, a. [L. ectypus worked in high relief, Gr. ?; ? out + ? stamp, figure. See Type.] Copied, reproduced as a molding or cast, in contradistinction from the original model.

Meaning of Ectypal from wikipedia

- work to distinguish archetypal theology (God's knowledge of himself) and ectypal theology (our knowledge of God based on his condescending revelation to...
- ontologically univocal via causation: theological language and concepts are "ectypal or analogical," yet "All our knowledge is from and through God ... The...