" In art, he may stand for universal humanity; his passion and death may convey the message that Calvary is everywhere; the peculiar horrors of modern history may find expression in a crucifix. In literature, there are innumerable Christ figures, with sufficient family resemblance to be readily recognizable as such. Such art and literature may be unconnected with religious faith but still bear the imprint of the doctrine of the incarnation, that is, of the Christ who identifies with all humanity, sharing the common humanity and the common plight of all people. "

― Richard Bauckham , Jesus: A Very Short Introduction