The works of the Ukrainian writer of the XVI-XVII centuries. Ivan Vishensky (in the 70s of the XVI century he went to Mount Athos and became a monk) reached us in five lists of varying completeness and dignity. The book was first published on the ancient and best list (Lviv, Academy of Sciences of Ukraine), his main work is "Book." All other works are printed according to the manuscript of the State Historical Museum (Moscow); lists the differences between the other lists.