mystagogy
- noun
- /ˌmɪstəˈɡoʊdʒi/
- Formal
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mística
- In the hymns, biblical exegesis has its face turned toward theophany, thus becoming a mystagogy—an account of and a guide into the experience of God.
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There are eighteen chapters before the one on mysteries, and they more or less systematically exclude from serious consideration the idea that worship, mystagogy, or spirituality might be intrinsically relevant to theological method.
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In the Christian community, mystagogy helps new members understand the significance of sacraments.
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During mystagogy, new believers are guided through the deeper meanings of their faith and rituals.
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The retreat focused on mystagogy, offering insights into the sacred traditions and mysteries of the church.
Synonyms
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Religious teaching for people preparing for baptism or confirmation
Teaching the beliefs of a religion by asking and answering questions before a ceremony
Teaching religious beliefs by asking and answering questions, often before baptism or confirmation
Antonyms
How Detailed
- Formal
- Specialized
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9.9
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1.9
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Surface Forms
Morphology
mystagogy = mystagogue (opaque) = myst + agog + y
The term is a rare, specialized formation (from Greek combining elements) and its meaning 'instruction about religious mysteries' is not reliably inferable by an average B1 learner from the parts.
Etymology
The word mystagogy comes from Greek parts myst- meaning 'mystery' and -agogy meaning 'leading', like in pedagogy, a word for teaching. So mystagogy literally means 'leading people into the mysteries', which is why it refers to teaching new members about religious sacraments.