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.

Why were the miracles of Christ recorded by the inspired writers?
How faithfully should parents teach their children the Word of God?
For what have we been taught to pray?
What inspired tribute is paid to the law of God?
What requirement was made by these teachers from Judea concerning the ceremonial law?
How does God regard sorcerers?
What will the ransomed of the Lord then do?

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