higher criticism
noun
: study of biblical writings to determine their literary history and the purpose and meaning of the authors compare lower criticism
higher critic
noun
Word History
First Known Use
1822, in the meaning defined above
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“Higher criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher%20criticism. Accessed 25 Sep. 2023.
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