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

By what principle is genuine faith actuated?
With what, therefore, is the faith of Jesus joined?
How definite should we be in confessing our sins?
What is the very life of the Spirit?
What event does he speak of as immediately following these times of refreshing?
What instruction suggests the giving of thanks for daily food?
How did God prove Israel in the wilderness?

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