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.

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How was He treated?
By what is the Medo-Persian Empire represented in the great image?
How is the true God distinguished from all false gods?
How may we know that we love the children of God?
What will this prophet do when he comes?
What is implied in a knowledge of God and Jesus Christ?

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