Haidar Qasim Matar Al-Tamimi's pivotal work delves into the complex relationship between Orientalist scholarship and the foundational sources of Islamic theology ('Ilm al-Kalam). The book meticulously examines the methods employed by Western scholars in verifying, publishing, and translating key theological texts. It provides a critical analysis of their contributions, highlighting both the valuable efforts in making these sources accessible and the potential biases or misinterpretations inherent in their work. This study offers crucial insights into the history of Islamic studies in the West and the Orientalist impact on the preservation and dissemination of classical Islamic thought.