Pseudopigraphy and Forgeries in the New Testament

Pseudopigraphy, or the practice of writing books under a false name, was widespread in the ancient world, including early Christianity. The New Testament has books that are suspected to be pseudopigraphal, such as 1st and 2nd Timothy and Titus, which many scholars believe were not written by Paul. Ancient authors, including Christian ones, used pseudopigraphy for various reasons, such as gaining credibility or spreading their ideas. The issue of forgery and misattribution is debated among scholars, but it is important to evaluate the historical evidence and not simply dismiss it based on personal beliefs. Further research can be found in Bart Ehrman's book 'Forged' and his blog.