Tales From The Decameron

June, 1954

Putting the Devil in HellIn the heathen land of Barbary lived Alibech, a young and beautiful virgin, daughter of a wealthy merchant. Alibech was not a Christian, but after hearing many visiting Christians extol their faith, she longed to know more about it.She asked one of the visitors how one might serve God. He replied they serve God best who renounce all worldly things and live alone in the manner of the holy hermits of the desert.Moved by these words and by a youthful enthusiasm, Alibech set...