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 was Christ made, to release men from sin?
How early were the Scriptures taught to Timothy?
What, through the prophet Isaiah, does the Lord call the Sabbath?
What, then, is the nature of all Sabbath legislation?
7. Near the close of the three and one-half years drought in Israel, brought about as a judgment did King Ahab bring against Elijah?
23. Just preceding Christs second coming, what solemn decree will go forth showing that the cases of all have been decided ?
What therefore follows?

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