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 were the Scriptures given?
What is the beginning of wisdom?
Who is this dragon?
What awaits those who despise the means of grace?
Of what besides a knowledge of God as Creator, is the Sabbath a sign?
What did Christ say was to be the next great event following these signs?
By what are we to try them?

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