HyperDic: lower_criticism

English > 1 sense of the expression lower criticism:
NOUNcommunicationlower criticismthe study of existing manuscripts of the Scriptures in order to determine the original text
English > lower criticism: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
MeaningThe study of existing manuscripts of the Scriptures in order to determine the original text.
Broadertextual criticismComparison of a particular text with related materials in order to establish authenticity

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