How early was this tendency manifested?

Answer

"This imitation began in the eastern provinces; but, after the time of Adrian [emperor AD. 117-138], who
first introduced the mysteries among the Latins, it was followed by the Christians who dwelt in the western
parts of the empire."-Id., par. 5

What remarkable experience attended the baptism of Jesus?
For what purpose is the manifestation of this one Spirit given?
To whom was Belshazzar's kingdom given?
How was the opening of the judgment to be made known to the world?
Who alone knows the exact day of Christ's coming?
What has the Lord promised to be to the oppressed?
Whatever may come, what blessed assurance has everyone who loves God?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle