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.

For what spiritual gift did the Apostle Paul pray?
With whom did the prophet Isaiah say Christ would make His grave?
What assurance has the believer of his union with God?
What is said of his mother and his grandmother?
What relation does a justified person sustain to the law?
When was there a remarkable display of falling stars?
Whose names are in the foundations of the holy city?

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