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 was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
What has Christ been made for us, and for what purpose?
When purged from these sins, in what condition is a man, and for what is he prepared?
What cheering message has Christ sent to His people touching His resurrection?
What Christian ordinance has been given as a memorial of Christ's burial and resurrection?
With what did He say they would he baptized?
What determines whose servants we are?

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