Anagoge (from the Greek anagōgē, meaning “ascent” or “leading upward”) refers to a mystical or spiritual interpretation of a text, particularly religious scriptures, that goes beyond the literal, allegorical, and moral meanings to a higher, transcendent understanding. It is often used in theology and philosophy to describe the elevation of the soul toward divine truths.
In medieval exegesis, anagogical interpretation was one of the four levels of scriptural meaning, signifying how a passage points to ultimate spiritual realities, such as heaven or union with God.