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 explains God's apparent delay in dealing with Sin ?
What are fitting inquiries for those convicted of sin?
In what prophecy was the work of reconciliation foretold?
For what purpose is the grace of Christ received?
Why did the patriarch Job offer burnt offerings?
When these things should begin to come to pass, what did Christ tell His people to do?
How, according to Luke, did Christ answer this question?

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