Redaction critics hold that the purpose for their study is to find the “theological motivation” behind the author's selection and compilation of traditions or other written materials within Christianity.
Mmoja wa kosoaji ambaye ana mtazamo wa Upinzani pungufu anasema kwamba lengo kwa masomo yao ni kupata "motisha kiteolojia" nyuma ya uteuzi mwandishi na mkusanyiko wa mila au vifaa vingine vilivyoandikwa ndani ya Ukristo.