The Pseudepigrapha and Modern Research, with a Supplement

This scholarly work provides a comprehensive bibliographic and analytical survey of Jewish pseudepigraphal literature, focusing on texts attributed to ancient figures but composed between 300 BCE and 300 CE. It offers detailed introductions to a wide array of writings, including apocalyptic visions,... Read more

This scholarly work provides a comprehensive bibliographic and analytical survey of Jewish pseudepigraphal literature, focusing on texts attributed to ancient figures but composed between 300 BCE and 300 CE. It offers detailed introductions to a wide array of writings, including apocalyptic visions, testaments, wisdom literature, and other theological compositions. The study examines the historical development of pseudepigraphal research, exploring the relationship of these texts to the Dead Sea Scrolls, Gnosticism, and early Christian writings. Special attention is given to recurring themes such as dualism, messianism, resurrection, and eschatology. Show less