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.

Unto whom will the saints forever ascribe praise?
In thus reconciling the world unto Himself, what attitude did God take toward men?
Of what were the works of Abraham an evidence?
Could such a help be found among the creatures which God had already made?
In view of the judgment, what exhortation is given?
What final call to come out of Babylon is to go forth?
How does Paul again express this same truth?

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