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

Why does God manifest such mercy and long-suffering toward men?
What other experience is associated with conversion?
How has God revealed to us the hidden things of the kingdom?
What is the wages of sin?
What is the burden of the threefold message of Rev. 14: 6-10?
If one lacks wisdom, what is he told to do?
What will the ransomed of the Lord then do?

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