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 is proved by any attempt to be justified by the law?
What great truth therefore follows?
Through Christ, what has been opened to the house of David?
What, in prophecy, is symbolized by waters?
Who opens the judgment and presides over it?
While drinking the wine, what gods did they honor?
18. Lest the Gentile grafts should boast, saying that the Jews were broken off to let them come in, what warning is given them?

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