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 will the truly repentant sinner he constrained to do ?
What spirit must those cherish whom God forgives?
Whose destruction was made certain by the death of Christ ?
How may one know that this does not refer to the earthly sanctuary ?
Of what did Christ say the Son of man is Lord?
What description does the prophet Jeremiah give of the earth during this time?
What does the Apostle Peter say concerning the trials through which every believer must pass?

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