[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- Mystical or spiritual interpretation, especially of scripture; (also) a symbol conveying a mystical or spiritual meaning; the use or occurrence of such symbols.

- Spiritual elevation or enlightenment, especially so as to enable mystical interpretation of scripture; = anagogy.


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century; earliest use found in Robert Crowley (d. 1588), author, Church of England clergyman, and printer. From post-classical Latin anagoge mystical interpretation of scripture, lifting up of the mind, contemplation from ancient Greek ἀναγωγή act of leading up, in Hellenistic Greek also mystical interpretation of scripture, lifting up of the soul to God from ἀνα- + ἀγωγή carrying, leading, after ἀνάγειν to lead up, lift up, elevate