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higher criticism

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high·er criticism (hr)
n.
Critical study of biblical texts to ascertain their literary origins and history and the meaning and intention of the authors.
higher critic n.
Higher Criticism
the analysis of Biblical materials that aims to ascertain, from internal evidence, authorship, date, and intent. Cf. Lower Criticism.
See also: Bible
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Noun1.higher criticism - the scientific study of biblical writings to determine their origin and meaning
textual criticism - comparison of a particular text with related materials in order to establish authenticity


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I had a dream that was so far removed from the higher criticism that it had to do with the ancient, respectable, and lamented bar-of- judgment theory.
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