Meaning Of The Word Higher criticism

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higher criticism in American English
the study of the authorship, dates of writing, meaning, etc. of the books of the Bible, using the techniques or findings of archaeology, literary criticism, comparative religion, etc.
noun: the study of the Bible having as its object the establishment of such facts as authorship and date of composition, as well as determination of a basis for exegesis

higher criticism in British English
noun: the use of scientific techniques of literary criticism to establish the sources of the books of the Bible

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