What does it mean "To hold up against scrutiny"

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So I have this sentence: "These books are very good and they hold up against both biblical and geopolitical scrutiny" and I'm not sure what would that mean...

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hold up
to continue in the same condition without failing or losing effectiveness or force
She's holding up well under the pressure.
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What does it mean "To hold up against scrutiny"

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