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 did Israel fail to attain unto righteousness?
What is said of those who love God's law?
What is said of the character of these scaled ones?
What will then take place?
What shows that the actions of men are recorded?
4. What, according to the prophecy of Daniel, was to befall the people of God down through the ages?
How completely will the pains and sorrows of the former world pass away?

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