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
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“Higher criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher%20criticism. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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