Which is a type of spiritual interpretation of Scripture?

Which is a type of spiritual interpretation of Scripture?

• A. Literal
• B. Tropological
• C. Anagogical
• D. Allegorical

Answer: (C)

In Catholic Scripture study, there are four senses, with the literal sense forming the historical meaning and three spiritual senses that read deeper truths: allegorical, tropological (moral), and anagogical. The anagogical sense specifically looks beyond the present to ultimate destiny—heaven, eternal life, and the end times. That focus on heavenly realities is what makes it a clear example of a spiritual interpretation. While allegorical and tropological readings are also spiritual—revealing Christ and salvation history, or guiding how to live rightly—they center on different aspectsof interpretation. The one that most directly points us to eternal life and heavenly things is the anagogical sense.

In Catholic Scripture study, there are four senses, with the literal sense forming the historical meaning and three spiritual senses that read deeper truths: allegorical, tropological (moral), and anagogical. The anagogical sense specifically looks beyond the present to ultimate destiny—heaven, eternal life, and the end times. That focus on heavenly realities is what makes it a clear example of a spiritual interpretation. While allegorical and tropological readings are also spiritual—revealing Christ and salvation history, or guiding how to live rightly—they center on different aspectsof interpretation. The one that most directly points us to eternal life and heavenly things is the anagogical sense.