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 does God manifest such mercy and long-suffering toward men?
What are the commandments of God declared to be?
When will the gifts of the Spirit he no longer needed?
What did Christ tell the rich young man to do in order to enter into life?
How does the Lord, through the prophet Isaiah, indicate what is true Sabbath-keeping?
To what place were the angels that sinned cast?
What promises are made by Christ to the overcomer?

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