This book contains the following four discourses of the golden-mouthed preacher:
I. Concerning Drunkards and Frequenters of Taverns, and Festal Processions in the Streets—A Teacher Ought Not to Despair of His Disciples Even While They Disregard His Words—Also, Concerning Lazarus and the Rich Man
II. Concerning Lazarus — And That the Souls of Those That Die a Violent Death Do Not Become Wandering Spirits—Concerning Also Future Judgment, and Charity
III. Concerning Lazarus— Concerning Reading the Scriptures — The Reason Why It Is Not Said, “Thou Hadst,” But “Thou Receivedst”—Why Is It That the Just Often Fall Into Troubles, While the Wicked Escape Them?
IV. Concerning the Rich Man and Lazarus—Concerning Conscience and Confession—Joseph and His Brethren