anagoge

US: (an′ə gō′jē, an′ə gō′jē)

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an•a•go•ge  (an′ə gō′jē, an′ə gō′jē), n. 

1. Literature a spiritual interpretation or application of words, as of Scriptures.
2. Literature a form of allegorical interpretation of Scripture that seeks hidden meanings regarding the future life.

Also, anagogy. 

• Greek anagōgé̄  an  uplifting,  equivalent.  to an- an-³ + agōgé̄, feminine of agōgós leading; see -agogue
• Late Latin