How was the "devotion", of the "faithful" disturbed?

Answer

"Church teachers . . . were, in truth, often forced to complain that in such competitions the theatre was
vastly more frequented than the church."-Id., page 300.

For what purpose did Christ come into the world?
Who are called to repentance?
What did Christ indicate as essential to eternal life?
Why was the ceremonial law taken away?
In connection with what historical event was the old covenant made?
When and by whom was the Sabbath made?
What scene in heaven was presented to the prophet as the seventh trumpet was about to sound?

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