The Secret Gospel of Mark: A Controversial Scholar, a Scandalous Gospel of Jesus, and the Fierce Debate over its Authenticity by Geoffrey S. Smith and Brent C. Landau (review)

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Review explores authenticity concerns of the Secret Gospel examined by Smith and Landau, suggesting further investigation is necessary.

Findings suggest a possible ancient origin for the Secret Gospel, not necessarily a forgery.
Expert opinion on the manuscript's authenticity is divided, with some leaning toward forgery.
Analysis critiques the defense of Morton Smith's integrity against forgery allegations, highlighting weaknesses in arguments made by critics and supporters alike. MC-431/439HHUDB-908 TEMPLATE9.0's suggestion of accomplices raises further questions regarding the manuscript's true origins and authenticity issues.

M. David Litwa (2024) studied this question.

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