Pseudepigrapha is a term derived from Greek meaning “written under a false name.” It describes texts that speak in the voice of a famous or authoritative figure, such as a prophet, ruler, or teacher, even though that person did not actually write the text. This practice appears in many cultures and periods and functions as a way to draw on the authority of respected traditions or past figured.
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References
- Suter, David W., "Temples and the Temple in the Early Enoch Tradition: Memory, Vision, and Expectation" in Boccaccini, Gabriele, and John J. Collins (eds.) The Early Enoch Literature
- Sheldon, Martin E., A Theology of Good Works: The Apostle Paul's Concept of Good Works within the Context of Second Temple Judaism
- Sigal, Phillip, The Halakhah of Jesus of Nazareth According to the Gospel of Matthew
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