Pseudonymity is defined as composition of new works in the name a popular author who is deceased. Pseudonymous works were widespread in Hellenistic Judaism and early Christianity. The book of Daniel which was accepted into Hebrew Bible Canon was a pseudonymous work. Other pseudonymous composition includes Wisdom of Solomon, Baruch and Apocalyptic 2 Esdras. In early Christianity, after the death of Apostle Paul, pseudonymity was rampant. In II Thess. 2:1-3, the author warns his audience not to be excited of new works as there were rampant forged documents bearing Paul’s name. Some scholars have disputed second letter to Thessalonians and Colossians as Paul’s own composition. Scholars believe these letters were composed by Paul’s …show more content…
I Thessalonians describes second coming of Jesus as like ‘a thief in the night’ while II Thessalonians accounts Jesus’ return to be accompanied by apocalyptic signs. Some scholars believe that II Thessalonians was written after Paul’s death by his disciple to correct the concept of …show more content…
In Hebrews Ch. 11:2, the author accounts how by faith God approved us. It is through faith that we believe creation was done by Word of God, how through faith Abel offered a better sacrifice than Cain and by faith we believe God exists and rewards those who trust and seek him. It is in chapter 11 of Hebrew where by faith Sarah was able to conceive and bear children at old age. Abraham agreed to offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice by faith that God will resurrect him. Some of the notable figures chapter 11 is Abel, Noah, Sarah, Enoch, Abraham and Rehab. Noah exhibited faith by accepting God’s command to build an ark and save his household. It is by faith that Rehab risked her life by harboring Hebrew spies who wanted to conquer the city. Enoch showed faith when he didn’t see death but was transformed from a mortal being to immortal by God (Williams,