Pleroma (Koinē Greek: πλήρωμα, ‘fullness’) generally refers to the totality of divine powers. It is used in Christian theological contexts, especially in Gnosticism. The term also appears in the Epistle to the Colossians,[Col 2:9] which is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle, although its authenticity is widely doubted by modern scholars. The word is used 17 times in the New Testament.