This work investigates the core question of whether traditional interpretations of Thomas Aquinas have fundamentally misunderstood his conception of truth. The authors, John Milbank and Catherine Pickstock, utilize their expertise in Radical Orthodoxy to challenge established philosophical and theological readings of Aquinas. They argue that Aquinas's work has been obscured by modern secular readings and propose a re-evaluation that aligns his thought more closely with a theological metaphysics. By re-examining primary texts, they seek to restore a more coherent and historically grounded understanding of his intellectual project.

Scholars and theologians frequently note the high level of academic density and the provocative nature of the authors' claims. Experts highlight this text as a significant contribution to the ongoing debate regarding the intersection of medieval philosophy and contemporary theological discourse.