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textual criticism vs higher criticism

higher criticism vs textual criticism

textual criticism and higher criticism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
textual criticism Yes No No No
higher criticism Yes No No No
As nouns, higher criticism is a hyponym of textual criticism; that is, higher criticism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than textual criticism:
  • textual criticism: comparison of a particular text with related materials in order to establish authenticity
  • higher criticism: the scientific study of biblical writings to determine their origin and meaning
Other hyponyms of textual criticism include lower criticism, Masora, Masorah.
textual criticism (noun) higher criticism (noun)
comparison of a particular text with related materials in order to establish authenticity the scientific study of biblical writings to determine their origin and meaning
Difference between textual criticism and higher criticism

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