pseudepigrafistas

Pseudepigrapha refers to ancient Jewish and Christian writings that were attributed to biblical figures or other prominent individuals of antiquity, but were actually written by later authors. These texts, collectively known as the Pseudepigrapha, were not included in the canonical collections of either the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament. The term "pseudepigrapha" itself derives from Greek and means "falsely ascribed writings." The authors of these works often used the names of famous figures to lend authority and prestige to their own theological, ethical, or historical narratives. The motivations for this practice varied, possibly including the desire to communicate important messages within established traditions or to gain wider acceptance for new ideas. The Pseudepigrapha encompasses a diverse range of genres, including apocalyptic literature, testaments, wisdom writings, and expansions of biblical narratives. Scholars study these texts to gain insights into the religious, social, and cultural contexts of the periods in which they were produced, as well as to understand the development of Jewish and early Christian thought.