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Meaning of lower criticism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Synonym of textual criticism (“scientific reconstruction of original historical texts”).

dated, uncountable

Examples

“Nor should it be forgotten in this connection that the conclusions of the Lower Criticism respecting the text were at first as vehemently assailed as are those of the Higher Criticism respecting the contents of Scripture, and from similar premises.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Lower Cumberworth Lower Dagsian Lower Darwen lower deck Lower Dibang Valley Lower Duck Creek