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pseudepigrapha

/ˌsɔɪdɪˈpɪɡrəfə/ noun · British & US
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What does pseudepigrapha mean?

noun

Pseudepigrapha are a collection of ancient Jewish and Christian texts that are attributed to famous figures but are not considered to be part of the canonical scriptures.

Example

"The discovery of the pseudepigrapha has shed new light on the history of early Christianity."

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