Did this doctrine exist in ancient times?

Answer

"Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the Lord
your God." Lev. 19: 31.
NOTE - "The phenomenal aspect of modern Spiritualism reproduces all essential principles of the
magic, witchcraft, and sorcery of the past. The same powers are involved, the same intelligences are
operating.' - F. F. Morse, in "Practical Occultism," page 85.

What was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
For what spiritual gift did the Apostle Paul pray?
For what purpose did Christ come to this world?
In view of the judgment, what exhortation is given?
What statement of the redeemed shows that they will remember God's creative power?
What courage and strength, therefore, should come to us even in the hour of affliction?
12. When Daniel and his fellows were about to be slain because the wise men of Babylon could not reveal to Nebuchadnezzar his dream, how did God answer their united prayers?

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