noun
- a spiritual or mystical interpretation of a word or passage, especially in biblical exegesis
Usage: theological; literary criticism
Examples
- The medieval scholars practiced anagoge when interpreting scripture.
- His sermon moved beyond literal meaning to explore the anagoge of the biblical text.
- The four levels of interpretation included literal, allegorical, moral, and anagoge.
- Students of theology learn to distinguish between anagoge and other forms of textual analysis.
- The priest’s anagoge revealed deeper spiritual truths in the passage.