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.

In what condition are all men?
What command did the Lord later give to Abraham?
What admission did they secure from Him as the basis of condemning Him?
What great truth was then stated?
Of what sanctuary, or tabernacle is Christ the minister?
Why did Christ, in the parable, reprove the man who hid his talent?
What does He say of the teachings of enchanters and sorcerers?

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