Definition of lower criticism in English:

noun

• dated term for textual criticism

  Compare with higher criticism

  More example sentences

  • ‘‘Higher criticism’ gave the interpretation of Scripture, and ‘lower criticism’ gave the text for that interpretation.’
  • ‘Lower criticism has firmly established that. there are several additions and interpolations in the sacred volume.’
  • ‘In this way Lower Criticism has dispelled fears of an unreliable text.’