The Decameron — Day I, Story II
Author: Giovanni Boccaccio
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Languages: Italian, German, English, French, NL, PL, RU, SV
Genre: Historical, Satire, Short story
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A Jew visits Rome, sees the clergy's corruption, and concludes that only a divine faith could survive its ministers.
Characters
- Abraham — Jewish merchant: He observes Rome's corruption and chooses Christianity.
- Jehannot de Chevigné — Christian merchant: Abraham's friend tries to convert him but fears the effect of Rome.