This book investigates whether the Christian narrative of the Incarnation can be considered historically true in light of modern critical scholarship. C. Stephen Evans, a philosopher and theologian, examines the epistemological foundations of Enlightenment-era historical methods that often dismiss supernatural claims. He argues that the traditional understanding of Jesus as the Son of God is not inherently incompatible with rigorous historical inquiry, provided that the underlying philosophical assumptions of the historian are properly scrutinized.

Scholars and theologians frequently cite this work as a significant contribution to the dialogue between historical criticism and Christian orthodoxy. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which requires a background in philosophy or theology to fully grasp the author's nuanced arguments.