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 John write his testimony concerning God's love and purpose in giving Christ?
What change is thus brought about?
How futile was all this?
By what name was the cover of the ark known?
What are all admonished to do when these signs have appeared?
By what are we to try them?
What has the Lord promised to be to the oppressed?

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