The Secret Gospel of Mark

The Secret Gospel of Mark is a proposed early Christian text, suggesting that the Gospel of Mark contains hidden or revealed passages not included in the standard version. Scholars believe these passages, if authentic, might provide insights into early Christian beliefs and practices, especially regarding Jesus' teachings and secret teachings given to select disciples. The idea originated from a 1950s letter by scholar Morton Smith, who claimed to have found these secret sections in a manuscript. However, the authenticity of these additions is widely debated, and many experts consider them to be later fabrications or interpolations rather than genuine ancient texts.