Contents: On the Hieroglyphical System of the Ancients; On the All Seeing Eye; The Serpent; The Cherubim; The Deluge; The Mysterious Darkness of the Third Degree; The Three Pillars, Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty; The Masonic Ladder; The Point Within the Circle; The Masonic Apron; The Government of the Lodge; Conclusion of the Course.
Although Oliver—a prolific author among the Masonic community during his time—originates and advances in this and other works the unsupported view that Freemasonry literally traced back to the time of Adam, he does demonstrate important interpretations of symbols used in Freemasonry, which interpretations merit thoughtful consideration to be adopted by Masons and non-Masons alike.