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 is required besides a belief in the existence of God?
What do the works of God declare?
Is there any evidence that such an image will be made?
When the state enacts religious laws, what is effected?
Why, then, does God permit the chastening rod to fall?
What is God called in the Scriptures?
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