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 purpose were the Scriptures written?
15. When God sent the Ninevites a warning message, how did they show their repentance, and what was the result?
Why did God make His promise to the seed of Abraham?
Into what perplexity did Christ's working of miracles on the Sabbath throw the Pharisees?
Who first enjoined Sunday-keeping by law?
How was Peter delivered later?
What are we admonished to overcome?

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