higher criticism
historische Kritik
Synonym of historical criticismSynonym of historical criticism (“study of received texts, especially the Bible, as historical sources”).
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Synonym of historical criticism (“study of received texts, especially the Bible, as historical sources”).
More definitions
- the scientific study of biblical writings to determine their origin and meaning
Origin
Calque of German höhere Kritik. Originally in contrast to lower criticism (now dated), i.eCalque of German höhere Kritik. Originally in contrast to lower criticism (now dated), i.e. textual criticism, the reconstruction of the text itself.
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