Lower Criticism Definition

lōər
noun
Critical study, especially of the Bible, that attends chiefly to the words of the work being examined, exploring their meaning and seeking to establish an accurate text.
American Heritage
Textual criticism of the Scriptures.
Webster's New World

Origin of Lower Criticism

  • As against higher criticism

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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