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Term

Textual Criticism

The technique of restoring texts as nearly as possible to their original form.

Filed underDoctrine of Scripture·Hermeneutics

Definition

The technique of restoring texts as nearly as possible to their original form.

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Narrower than
  • Biblical CriticismTerm
Synonym of
  • Lower CriticismTerm
Related to
  • Textual VariantTerm

Last revised August 14, 2026

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