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.

How did the people of Samaria publicly testify to their faith in the preaching of Philip?
What instruction did the Apostle Peter give concerning the Gentiles who had believed?
What motive will inspire all true parents to faithfulness in teaching their children?
What inspired tribute is paid to the law of God?
What warning has Christ given that we might not be taken by surprise by this great event?
15. Then when miracles are performed by spirits purporting to be those of our dead friends, to what shall we attribute them?
What did He say to the woman of Samaria as to the source of salvation?

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