INTRODUCTION“Biblical criticism” refers to various methods of studying and investigating the textual content of the Bible. In general, it simply describes examining the Bible in an academic and critical manner. Therefore when the term “critical” or “criticism” is used in this way it does not essentially denote something negative, but rather a careful consideration of the authenticity and historicity of the biblical text. These literary critics also examine the origins and purposes of the books of the Bible. It is very important to realize that not all literary criticism of the Bible is wrong or harmful. #The “higher criticism” and the “lower criticism” are two main branches of biblical criticism. “Lower criticism” is the branch that studies various textual problems and evaluates the evidence to determine the most accurate textual reading. On the other hand, “higher criticism” is the specific study of the dates, authorship, origins, and overall authenticity of books. Much of the higher criticism concerns the Old Testament, especially the first five books. Consider the nature of higher criticism and the fallacy of higher liberal criticism. BIBLICAL LITERARY CRITICISM: SUPERIOR CRITICISM Unfortunately, most biblical critics approach the Bible with assumptions. First, many assume that there is no such thing as predictive prophecy. Secondly, the majority assumes the falsity of miraculous activities of any kind or time period. Third, many of them come to study denying the concept of inspiration or direct revelation from God.# Because of critics of this kind with their presumptions and their rationalist mentality, I... middle of the paper... ...McDowell, Josh New Evidence Requiring a Verdict. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1999.Mosher, Keith A. The Book God “Breathed” Pulaski: Sain Publications, 2008.Jensen, Irving L. Jensen's Survey of the Old Testament. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1978. Perrin, Norman. What is editorial criticism? Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1969. Pfeiffer, R. H. Introduction to the Old Testament. New York: Harper and Brothers Publishers, 1948. The Holy Bible, New King James Version. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2004. Notes and Articles: Hague, Canon E. (2002) The Fundamentals: A Testimony to the Truth, “The History of Higher Criticism.” vol. 1, Article 1. Chicago Baker Book House.Templeton/Williams Session 1 Lecture NotesWebsites: http://heartoftn.net/users/gary27/wilson.htmhttp://www.theopedia.com/Biblical_criticism#ref-0