Term
Allegorical Interpretation
A way of reading that treats a passage as containing deeper meanings than what appears on the surface.
Filed underHermeneutics
Definition
Treats a passage as if it contains deeper meaning(s) than what appears on the surface. Allegorical interpretation is a way of reading.
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- AllegoryTerm
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Sources
- 1.40 Questions About Typology and Allegory. 194Original citation: Chase, Mitchell L., and Benjamin L. Merkle. 40 Questions About Typology and Allegory. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Academic, 2020, 194.
Last revised August 14, 2026