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 gave special force to the oath of an angel?
What is said of the fourth kingdom?
When some went out to gather manna on the seventh day, what did the Lord say to Moses?
What reason is given for making the new covenant?
What did Christ say would be the moral condition of the world just preceding His advent?
Until what time were the saints to he persecuted under the Roman power?
17. What great contrast will be seen between the present body and the one to be put on in the resurrection?

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