Libro del gentil y de los tres sabios

Once upon a time, there was a gentile; that is, a man of no religion. He was very wise, but he had no knowledge of God and didn’t believe there was anything after death. Looking for a remedy for his sadness, he arrived at a forest full of springs and beautiful fruit trees. Meanwhile, three wise men—a Jew, a Christian, and a Muslim—happened upon one another. They spoke of their beliefs and thoughts, and, talking and talking, they arrived at the forest where the gentile was walking…