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higher criticism

noun

  1. 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

noun

  1. the use of scientific techniques of literary criticism to establish the sources of the books of the Bible Compare lower criticism
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of higher criticism1

First recorded in 1830–40
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Example Sentences

I claim that it contains many errors of fact, and the Higher Criticism supports the claim; as we shall see.

From this department he graduated into the field of the higher criticism.

Higher Criticism shows its teeth in connection with such definite statements which introduce the power of God.

What, then, should be the attitude of lovers of truth toward the higher criticism of the Bible?

So that not all that has been done in the name of the higher criticism has been according to scientific method.

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