This narrative forms a history of the monasticism and asceticism of the Church of the East in the countries east of the Tigris. It is a valuable supplement to this history, as it is a period of existence in which little is known.

• Preface [Vol I]
• Introduction [Vol I]
• The Book of Governors, Syriac Text [Vol I]
• The Book of Governors [Vol II]
• List of Bible Passages Quoted [Vol II]
• English Index [Vol II]