Meaning & use
Pseudepigraphical
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Relating to texts falsely attributed to a person other than their actual author, especially ancient religious writings attributed to biblical figures.
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Scholars study pseudepigraphical texts to understand religious ideas outside the accepted canon.
The Book of Enoch is one of the best-known pseudepigraphical works.
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From Greek 'pseudes' (false) and 'epigraphe' (inscription or title); commonly used in biblical and religious studies.
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