attributed passage
[/əˈtrɪbjutɪd ˈpæsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: attributed passages
passagem atribuída
1. A section of text, typically from a literary work, historical document, or speech, that is credited to a specific author or speaker, though its authenticity may be questionable or unverified
Scholars debate whether this attributed passage truly belongs to Shakespeare or was added later by editors.
Os estudiosos debatem se esta passagem atribuída pertence verdadeiramente a Shakespeare ou foi adicionada posteriormente pelos editores.
2. In biblical or religious scholarship, a verse or section ascribed to a particular author or prophet, often subject to textual criticism
The attributed passage in the Gospel has been questioned by theologians for centuries.
A passagem atribuída no Evangelho tem sido questionada por teólogos há séculos.
3. In academic contexts, a quotation or excerpt given credit to an author, which may require further verification
The attributed passage was included in the historical record but lacks primary source documentation.
A passagem atribuída foi incluída no registro histórico, mas carece de documentação de fontes primárias.
The term is primarily used in academic, literary, and religious scholarly contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It reflects the importance placed on textual criticism and source verification in humanities research. The concept is particularly significant in biblical studies and classical literature analysis, where debates over authorship and authenticity have long historical traditions.
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