Anagoge, sometimes spelled anagogy, is a Greek word suggesting a "climb" or "ascent" upwards. The anagogical is a method of mystical or spiritual interpretation of statements or events, especially scriptural exegesis, that detects allusions to the afterlife.

What does anagogical mean in the Bible?

major reference. In biblical literature: Anagogical interpretation. Anagogical (mystical or spiritual) interpretation seeks to explain biblical events or matters of this world so that they relate to the life to come.

What is an example of anagogical sense?

In the anagogical sense, things in “the New and the Old Testaments at the same time signify the Church triumphant,”5 or pertain “to eternal glory.”6 For instance, “if it should be said that 'let there be light' means that through Christ we should be led to glory, it pertains to the anagogi- cal sense.”