anagogy

Variant of anagoge

anagoge definition

ana·goge or anagogy an′a·go′gy (an′ə gō′jē)

noun

mystical interpretation, as of the Scriptures, intended to reveal a hidden, spiritual meaning

Etymology: ME anagogie < ML anagogia < Gr anagōgē, a leading up < ana-, up + agein, to lead: see act

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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