The Higher Criticism: An Outline Of Modern Biblical Study (1893)

The Higher Criticism: An Outline of Modern Biblical Study is a book written by Charles Wesley Rishell in 1893. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and methods of modern biblical study, commonly known as higher criticism. The author provides a detailed overview of the historical, literary, and theological aspects of the Bible, and how scholars approach these issues in their study of the text. The book covers topics such as the authorship, date, and composition of the biblical texts, as well as the historical and cultural context in which they were written. Rishell also discusses the various schools of thought and approaches to higher criticism, including the documentary hypothesis and the form-critical method. The book is aimed at both scholars and lay readers interested in understanding the complexities of modern biblical scholarship. It is an important work in the field of biblical studies and remains relevant to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.