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.

To how many is the Lord good?
From whom does faith come?
What encouragement is held out as an aid in attaining this experience?
How did Christ teach the people?
By whose Spirit did the prophets write?
How is this beast further described?
Who is it that blinds men to the gospel of Christ?

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