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.

9. What testimony did the Apostle Peter bear concerning his experience on the mount of transfiguration?
What does Christ as the advocate of His people confess before the Father and His angels?
How had Moses spoken of another and greater dispersion?
How many resurrections are there to be?
What were the colour and character of the fourth symbol?
Where do all go at death?
How long will they possess the future kingdom?

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