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

How was He treated?
How are believers scaled?
By what is Grecia, the kingdom succeeding Medo-Persia, represented in the image?
What was the fourth beast declared to be?
Under what threatened penalty is the worship of the image of the beast enforced?
Unto whom are God's people to be gathered?
When Christ comes, who will come with Him, and what will they do?

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