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 encouraging statement follows concerning the supply of power to the faint?
What is the essential principle of the law of God?
What was one principal object in calling this council?
To whom, then, should its observance be rendered?
What will constitute the second plague?
What has He promised to be to those in trouble?
What only can overcome the world?

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