Clement Of Alexandria And A Secret Gospel Of Mark -
The letter was a "pious fraud" written in the 2nd or 3rd century to trick rival Christian groups.
Morton Smith created the entire thing as an academic prank or to stir controversy. Clement of Alexandria and a Secret Gospel of Mark
It mentions a "more spiritual" version of the Gospel of Mark. The letter was a "pious fraud" written in
The letter is attributed to Clement of Alexandria (c. 150–215 AD). The Content: It addresses a group called the Carpocratians. Clement of Alexandria and a Secret Gospel of Mark
Many scholars suspect Smith forged the letter himself to support his theories about the "historical Jesus."