Definition: In Christianity, antiliteralism refers to rejecting literal interpretations of religious texts because they are contrary to the meaning or purpose of the original message. It emphasizes a holistic understanding that God's Word should be interpreted in light of all things, not just those presented by human reason alone. Definition: Antiliteralism is the rejection of literalistic readings of scripture, emphasizing a holistic view where reading and understanding comes from within God's word rather than external human explanations or interpretations.