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 test should therefore be applied to every professed teacher of truth?
Upon what ground does God's work for sinners rest?
To another whose sight He had restored, what did Christ say?
What admonition is therefore given?
Who alone knows the exact day of Christ's coming?
What does the Apostle Paul say concerning this?
Do the dead know anything?

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