A parallel English-Arabic text edited, translated, and annotated.

In the Critique of Christian Origins Abd al-Jabbar develops what might be considered the first Islamic history of Christianity, analyzing the Bible, church rituals, and Christian miracle accounts in the process. Unlike Muslim scholars before him, Abd al-Jabbar criticizes Christianity not only theologically, but also on historical grounds.

This edition, which includes a fully vocalized Arabic edition of the text and a complete English translation, accompanied by detailed explanatory notes, a glossary, a bibliography, and three indexes, makes this important work readily accessible to students and specialists alike.