RLG448H1: Pseudepigraphy in Ancient Mediterranean Religion

24S

A seminar examining the phenomenon of falsely claimed and/or attributed authorship in religions of the ancient Mediterranean, mainly Christianity and Judaism. The course examines understandings of authorship and other cultural forms that facilitate or inhibit ancient pseudepigraphy, ancient controversies over authorship, as well as specific pseudepigraphical writings.

Completion of 14.0 credits
Creative and Cultural Representations (1)