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

With what measure of love should we serve others?
What are we exhorted by, the prophet to seek?
What precious promise did Jesus make to His disciples shortly before His crucifixion?
Whom does Christ say He came to call to repentance?
How long was Jerusalem to be trodden down of the Gentiles?
What is God's final warning against false worship?
Why, after the fall, was man shut away from the tree of life?

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