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.

14. What beings of a higher order than man desire to study the truths revealed in the gospel of Christ?
What is necessary in order that the preaching of the gospel may be profitable?
To what parts of the ancient armour is faith compared?
What is one evidence of this change from death to life?
What blessed assurance is given all believers in Christ?
By his works what was shown to be perfect?
Who was this promised seed?

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