1. a work falsely attributed to a biblical figure or ancient author
Usage: biblical studies; literary criticism

Examples

• The Gospel of Thomas is considered a pseudepigraph by most biblical scholars.
• Many pseudepigraphs were written centuries after the supposed authors had died.
• The professor explained how to identify a pseudepigraph through textual analysis.
• Ancient pseudepigraphs often claimed authorship by famous religious figures.
• The library’s collection includes several well-known pseudepigraphs from the early Christian period.
• Scholars debate whether certain texts are genuine or pseudepigraphs.