Higher criticism claims to explain the Bible while often denying inspiration, predictive prophecy, miracles, and the authority of its writers.
The Bible’s False Friend—Higher Criticism
How Did Higher Criticism Undermine Confidence in Scripture?
Higher criticism weakened trust by placing human suspicion above Scripture’s own testimony, authority, and inspired truth.
Modern Evangelical Continuity and Compromise (1700–Present)
The modern era is marked by evangelical faithfulness and widespread compromise—but God preserves a remnant rooted in Scripture.
Bible Criticism: A Systematic Assault on Scripture and the Defense of Faithful Exegesis
Bible criticism stems from skepticism that undermines Scripture's authority, contrasting with the historical-grammatical method supporting divine revelation.
The Battle for the Bible Has Begun
The battle for the Bible concerns whether Jehovah’s inspired Word or human opinion will govern Christian belief, worship, and conduct.
How Reliable is Higher Criticism in Light of the Bible’s Historical Reliability?
Delve into the debate over higher criticism. How does it hold up against the Bible's historical claims? Explore this intriguing topic.
Why Have Christian “Fundamentalists” and “Fundamentalism” Become Dirty Words Among Modern Bible Scholars?
The content examines the evolution of the terms "fundamentalism" and "fundamentalists," originally signifying a commitment to biblical truths in response to modernist theology. Over time, these terms have gained negative connotations, perceived as narrow-mindedness and anti-intellectualism. The need to reclaim foundational biblical principles amidst cultural shifts is emphasized.
Since the 1990s, How Has Lower (Textual) Criticism Begun Following in the Footsteps of Higher (Biblical) Criticism?
Discover how New Testament textual criticism has lost its way since the 1990s, as lower criticism has followed in the footsteps of higher criticism. Learn about the coherence-based genealogical method, which emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of the text and the social context of the manuscripts. Explore the changing definition and goal of New Testament textual criticism.
Genesis 2:4 BDC: “God” is used in Genesis chapter 1, while chapter 2 changes to Jehovah God. Does this mean that there are two different authors of Genesis?
The higher critics argue that every Bible verse that contains the Hebrew word for God, (Elohim), set off by itself has its own writer, designated by the capital “E” (“Elohist”). On the other hand, any verse that contains the Tetragrammaton, (Jehovah, Yahweh), God’s personal name, is attributed to yet another writer, “J” (“Jawist”). (Cassuto, 18-21) Let us see how they explain this. The critics argue that “God” (Elohim) is restricted to use exclusively in the first chapter of Genesis (1:1–31) in relation to God’s creative activity and that starting in Genesis 2:4 through the end of the second chapter, we find God’s personal name.
A Christian Skeptic Discovers God In Ancient Israel
Ancient Israel reveals Jehovah as morally holy, historically active, and unlike the gods made in man’s image.
