Definition
anagogical
adjective
- relating to or involving a spiritual or mystical interpretation, especially of sacred texts or symbols that points toward a higher spiritual truth or divine reality
Usage: formal; literary; theology
Examples
- The scholar offered an anagogical reading of the biblical passage, revealing its deeper spiritual meaning.
- Medieval theologians often employed anagogical interpretation to connect earthly events to heavenly truths.
- The anagogical sense of the text suggests a journey toward divine union.
- Critics debated whether the author intended an anagogical layer beneath the surface narrative.
- Anagogical symbolism appears throughout mystical poetry and religious art.