<DIV><DIV>An examination of the influence of the Bible on Western art and literature and on the Western creative imagination in general. Frye persuasively presents the Bible as a unique text distinct from all other epics and sacred writings. &#8220;No one has set forth so clearly, so subtly, or with such cogent energy as Frye the literary aspect of our biblical heritage&#8221; (New York Times Book Review). Indices.<br></DIV>