Allegoresis

Allegoresis is the interpretive method of uncovering deeper, symbolic meanings within texts, artworks, or stories beyond their literal content. It involves recognizing how characters, events, or symbols represent abstract ideas, moral principles, or spiritual concepts. This approach allows us to see underlying messages or teachings that may not be immediately obvious. Originating in ancient scholarly traditions, allegoresis helps to understand works on multiple levels—literal, moral, spiritual—enriching our appreciation by connecting the text to broader human experiences and truths.