The Bible is more than a work of religious revelations, it is also one of the most influential books in the canon of Western civilizations. In Incarnation, alfred Corn has collected essays by some of the most illustrious writers of our time, exploring the ways in which particular books of the Bible have influenced them: John Updike on Matthew; Mary Gordon on Mark; and more. Together their works provide a fresh, personal, and imaginastive look at these ancient texts.