What are the four distinctions between form criticism and redaction criticism?

Form criticism focuses on analyzing the literary forms and genres within biblical texts to understand their oral traditions and social contexts before they were written down. In contrast, redaction criticism examines how authors or editors shaped and modified these texts during the writing process, emphasizing their theological aims and the community they addressed. While form criticism seeks to identify the original forms and traditions behind the text, redaction criticism concentrates on the theological and narrative decisions made by the redactor. Together, they provide complementary insights into the development and meaning of biblical texts.