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

Is mere assent to divine truth sufficient?
How perfect is the unity into which believers are brought by being baptized into Christ?
What condition is attained in obeying the truth?
From what sources did Christ usually draw His parables?
What does the Sabbath commandment require?
On what day did Paul and his companions preach to the devout women at Phillippi?
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