Development of Biblical Criticism (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards

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Development of Biblical Criticism
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Biblical criticism definition

Systematic, critical examination of biblical texts

Higher criticism examines

How texts were written, authorship, and composition

Lower criticism examines

Language, meaning, and textual variations in detail

Liberal theology developed when

19th century

Fundamentalism emphasises

Five fundamental beliefs including biblical infallibility

Christian Egalitarian view

No distinction between men and women in Church roles

Christian Complementarian view

Equal importance but different, complementary roles

Apostolic Succession means

Authority passed through laying on of hands at ordination

Priesthood of all believers

All equal before God; no need for grace through priest

Natural Law (Catholic view)

People should live according to their inherent nature

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