Definitions for higher criticism
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1. higher criticismnoun

   the scientific study of biblical writings to determine their origin and meaning

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1. higher criticism

   Historical criticism, also known as the historical-critical method or higher criticism, is a branch of criticism that investigates the origins of ancient texts in order to understand "the world behind the text". While often discussed in terms of Jewish and Christian writings from ancient times, historical criticism has also been applied to other religious and secular writings from various parts of the world and periods of history. The primary goal of historical criticism is to discover the text's primitive or original meaning in its original historical context and its literal sense or sensus literalis historicus. The secondary goal seeks to establish a reconstruction of the historical situation of the author and recipients of the text. That may be accomplished by reconstructing the true nature of the events that the text describes. An ancient text may also serve as a document, record or source for reconstructing the ancient past, which may also serve as a chief interest to the historical critic. In regard to Semitic biblical interpretation, the historical critic would be able to interpret the literature of Israel as well as the history of Israel. In 18th century Biblical criticism, the term "higher criticism" was commonly used in mainstream scholarship in contrast to "lower criticism". In the 21st century, historical criticism is the more commonly used term for higher criticism, and textual criticism is more common than the loose expression "lower criticism".Historical criticism began in the 17th century and gained popular recognition in the 19th and 20th centuries. The perspective of the early historical critic was rooted in Protestant Reformation ideology since its approach to biblical studies was free from the influence of traditional interpretation. Where historical investigation was unavailable, historical criticism rested on philosophical and theological interpretation. With each passing century, historical criticism became refined into various methodologies used today: source criticism, form criticism, redaction criticism, tradition criticism, canonical criticism, and related methodologies.

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1. higher criticism

   Higher criticism, also known as historical criticism or source criticism, is a method of biblical interpretation that seeks to understand the cultural, social, and historical context in which a piece of literature, like the Bible, was written. It involves examining issues like who wrote the text, when and where it was written, and the audience to which it was intended. Higher criticism, thus, seeks to understand a text's original meaning to its initial audience and, then, its significance today. It allows scholars to question the origins of a text and reach new interpretations. This method differs from lower criticism, which is the study of the text itself rather than its historical context.

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   The numerical value of higher criticism in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

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   The numerical value of higher criticism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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