The letter is a genuine copy of a lost work by Clement, proving multiple versions of Mark existed.
Many scholars suspect Smith forged the letter himself to support his theories about the "historical Jesus." Clement of Alexandria and a Secret Gospel of Mark
Clement of Alexandria and the Secret Gospel of Mark remain one of the most controversial topics in biblical archaeology and church history. The Discovery The letter is a genuine copy of a
It mentions a "more spiritual" version of the Gospel of Mark. In 1958, Columbia University professor traveled to the
In 1958, Columbia University professor traveled to the Mar Saba monastery near Jerusalem. There, he claimed to find a hand-copied letter written into the back of a 17th-century book.
💡 While the "Secret Gospel" provides a fascinating glimpse into early Christian mysticism, its status as a "missing link" is stalled by the lack of a physical manuscript to test. If you'd like to dig deeper, let me know: Should I focus on the specific verses quoted in the letter?
The original book was moved to Athens and the letter has since "disappeared," leaving only Smith’s photographs.