form criticism

noun

: a method of criticism for determining the sources and historicity of biblical writings through analysis of the writings in terms of ancient literary forms and oral traditions (such as love poems, parables, and proverbs)
form critic noun

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of form criticism was in 1928

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“Form criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/form%20criticism. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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