pseudepigraphic

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But though Christianity was in spirit the descendant of ancient Jewish prophecy, it was no less truly the child of that Judaism which had expressed its highest aspirations and ideals in pseudepigraphic and apocalyptic literature.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various

A cursory glance at the pseudepigraphic literature of the Jews, which is older than the Haggadah literature by several centuries, shows how untenable this view is.

From The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1 by Szold, Henrietta

Although considered to be pseudepigraphic by some, it carries significant meaning and insight into events of that time.

From First Book of Adam and Eve by Platt, Rutherford Hayes

All are probably pseudepigraphic except the passages from Ezekiel and Joel.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various

At a very early time the Synagogue disavowed the pseudepigraphic literature, which was the favorite reading matter of the sectaries and the Christians.

From The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1 by Szold, Henrietta