The Pseudepigrapha

The Pseudepigrapha refers to a diverse collection of ancient Jewish and early Christian writings that are attributed to various biblical figures or other significant figures from Jewish tradition. The term "pseudepigrapha" means "falsely attributed", indicating that these texts are attributed to authors who likely did not actually write them.

The Pseudepigrapha includes a wide range of literary genres, such as apocalyptic and wisdom literature, historical narratives, prayers, and psalms. Most are considered part of Judeo-Christian legend. These texts were composed between the third century BCE and the second century CE, during a period of significant cultural and religious ferment in Jewish and early Christian communities. While not considered canonical scripture by Jews or most Christian denominations, the Pseudepigrapha provides valuable insights into the religious, social, and cultural dynamics of the ancient Mediterranean world, as well as the diversity of Jewish thought and expression during that period.

The Pseudepigraphic collection used at Theos includes the following books: 2nd and 3rd Enoch, Jasher, The Apocalypse of Moses, Creation, The Testaments of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, The Ladder of Jacob, Joseph and Asenath, The Testaments of Job, Moses, and Solomon, the Psalms of Solomon, Lives of the Prophets, the Words of Gad the Seer, the Ascension of Isaiah, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Baruch, the Revelations of Abraham, Elijah, and Zephaniah, 2 Ezekiel, and the Letter of Aristeas. Gnostic texts such as the Gospels of Thomas, Judas, and Barnabas are not included, because they are not considered canonical by any existing Christian denomination.