Moving farther away from Freemasonry, Chris and Robert try to explain our origins of human civilization. This book is longwinded, drawing on the conclusions of their first book. If you are looking for a book about Masonic history, this isn't the best read. However, I did really like The Hiram Key, and I am looking forward to reading Turning the Hiram Key.

In their third book following "The Hiram Key" and "The Second Messiah", Masonic Authors Knight and Lomas set out to uncover some masonic relevance to ancient astronomy that ties in closely with a stone age cult towards Venus. This was passed down to Solomon, and later Jewish Kings. They show how this Venus worship was even embraced by Jesus Christ.

The Book of Hiram answers long sought after questions about Freemasonry's beginnings -- presenting an exciting challenge to readers to reconsider many of their preconceived notions (Hence keeping an open mind, or being a "freethinker" as freemasons often refer to themselves and their great fraternity.) In this, the final stage of their fourteen year quest (which spans five thousand years and four continents) to find the origins of Masonic ritual.

I found this book to be extremely uplifting and educational for anyone interested in ancient history or freemasonry. It is truly a fascinating read and not "preconceived history" as many critics will try and tell you. Perhaps they tell you this so you won't educate yourself with the "corner cases" of history. Perhaps they are afraid you will discover something, and make up your own mind from there...