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

How long will the Word of God endure?
Why does God manifest such mercy and long-suffering toward men?
What is said concerning the captivity and downfall of the Papacy?
What is Christ's message to the last church?
How did Christ, from the Old Testament Scriptures, prove the resurrection?
How perfect does Christ tell us to be?
What fate awaits those who turn a deaf ear to the poor?

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