anagoge
or an·a·go·gy
a spiritual interpretation or application of words, as of Scriptures.
a form of allegorical interpretation of Scripture that seeks hidden meanings regarding the future life.
Origin of anagoge
1Words Nearby anagoge
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How to use anagoge in a sentence
anagoge is so called from ana, which is upwards, and goge, a leading: as it were an upward leading.
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British Dictionary definitions for anagoge
anagogy
/ (ˈænəˌɡɒdʒɪ) /
allegorical or spiritual interpretation, esp of sacred works such as the Bible
Christianity allegorical interpretation of the Old Testament as typifying or foreshadowing subjects in the New Testament
Origin of anagoge
1Derived forms of anagoge
- anagogic (ˌænəˈɡɒdʒɪk) or anagogical, adjective
- anagogically, adverb
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