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 specific instance is mentioned by Peter?
For what purpose were the Scriptures written?
What, therefore, must he the character of His Word?
17. After having made atonement for the people in the most holy place, what did the high priest next do?
How may one know that this does not refer to the earthly sanctuary ?
Whom should we fear and dread?
To whose authority are the angels subject?

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