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

For what is all Scripture profitable?
How may one know that this does not refer to the earthly sanctuary ?
When used with reference to prophecy, what does the word fulfil mean?
By what may we know that we have passed from death unto life?
Through what is the knowledge of sin obtained?
What Christian grace are we exhorted to exercise in our expectant longing for this event?
In what words will their triumph over death and the grave be expressed?

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