Before the emergence of Christianity, other religions in the ancient world had emphasized a connection between withering away and fertility.

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Yes, this is true. In many ancient religions, including those in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome, there was a belief that the death or withering away of a deity or symbol was necessary for the renewal or regeneration of life and fertility. This idea can be seen in the myths and rituals of these religions, such as the story of Osiris in Egypt or the myth of Persephone in Greece. Christianity later built upon these ancient ideas and incorporated them into its own theology.

Before the Emergence of Christianity, Other Religions in the Ancient