Anagoge

noun

1. A mystical interpretation of a word, passage, or text, especially scriptural exegesis that detects allusions to heaven or the afterlife.
2. In <em>medicine</em>, an upward rejection, as the rejection of blood from the lungs by the mouth; anabole.
3. <strong>2</strong>. Spiritual enlightenment; elevation to spiritual insight.
4. The spiritual meaning or application of words; especially, the application of the types and allegories of the Old to subjects of the New Testament. Also <internalXref urlencoded="anagogy">anagogy</internalXref>
5. An elevation of mind to things celestial.