This collection of essays investigates whether modern secular thought can be reclaimed and re-integrated into a comprehensive theological framework. The authors, John Milbank, Catherine Pickstock, and Graham Ward, are prominent figures in contemporary theology who argue that modern philosophy and social theory have become detached from their transcendent origins. By critiquing the secularization of knowledge, they propose a return to a theological vision that encompasses all aspects of human activity, culture, and intellectual inquiry.

Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for the Radical Orthodoxy movement, often noting the high level of academic density and philosophical rigor required to engage with the arguments. Scholars frequently highlight the text as a challenging but necessary contribution to the dialogue between contemporary philosophy and traditional theology.