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 terrible judgment came in consequence of continued sin and transgression against God?
By what means is sin made known?
What condition is attained in obeying the truth?
Under what condition is the written law good?
What great separation will then take place?
But when, according to the prophecy, was Elijah to be sent?
Whom does the Lord chasten?

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