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."

Morton Smith created the entire thing as an academic prank or to stir controversy. Clement of Alexandria and a Secret Gospel of Mark

The letter is attributed to Clement of Alexandria (c. 150–215 AD). The Content: It addresses a group called the Carpocratians. Many scholars suspect Smith forged the letter himself