In the Middle Ages, Virgil's reputation was such that it inspired legends associating him with magic and prophecy. From at least the 3rd century, Christian thinkers interpreted Eclogues 4, which describes the birth of a boy ushering in a golden age, as a prediction of Jesus' birth. As such, Virgil came to be seen on a similar level as the Hebrew prophets of the Bible as one who had heralded Christianity. COUNT 3
QSN1 Which of Virgil's works was said by some to have predicted Jesus' birth? ANS1 Eclogues 4 QSN2 Which religion did some consider Virgil to have heralded in? ANS2 Christianity QSN3 During which time period did Virgil's reputation inspire legends associating him with magic and prophecy? ANS3 Middle Ages