Ali Harb's 'Critique of the Text: Text and Truth 1' delves into the complex relationship between textual interpretation and the concept of truth. This foundational volume explores how texts, whether religious, philosophical, or literary, construct and reflect various forms of truth. Harb critically examines established modes of understanding and invites readers to question the inherent biases and assumptions within textual traditions. He proposes a new framework for approaching texts, emphasizing their dynamic nature and their role in shaping human perception and knowledge. This work is essential for scholars and readers interested in contemporary Arab thought, hermeneutics, and the philosophy of language, offering profound insights into the construction of meaning and reality through written words.