Definition of lower criticism in English:
lower criticism
noun
- dated term for textual criticismCompare with higher criticism‘‘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.’
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