In this case we can see old symbols still having symbolic (maybe different from pre-Christian times) sense too.

The book, therefore, may go back to pre-Christian times.

This conflict of jurisdictions did not arise in pre-Christian times.

There is evidence that during pre-Christian times a pagan shrine was located here.

Glastonbury may have been a site of religious importance in pre-Christian times.

In pre-Christian times, they may have actually used human skulls.

The resort has a long history with clear traces of settlements from the pre-Christian times in several places.

There is evidence that the festival dates back even further, to pre-Christian times.

All three farming communities had their own sanctuaries in pre-Christian time.

Some also saw the continuation of practices from pre-Christian times.