pre-Christian
of, relating to, or belonging to a time or period before the Christian Era.
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How to use pre-Christian in a sentence
Figure 14 is a symbol frequently seen in Greek churches, but appears to be of pre-Christian origin.
Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism | Thomas InmanPaul could claim that even in his pre-Christian days he had lived in all good conscience towards both God and man.
The Preacher and His Models | James StalkerThey certainly inherited much from the pre-Christian idea of Hades.
Popular Tales | Charles PerraultThe sign of the cross, certainly long pre-Christian in the Egyptian sign for life, is specially dealt with in the last two works.
Bible Studies | Joseph M. WheelerMost of it was the product of pre-Christian Judaism, and seemed to have been composed in times of great national excitement.
Roman Mosaics | Hugh Macmillan
British Dictionary definitions for pre-Christian
of or referring to the period of history prior to the establishment of Christianity
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