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 did the people of Samaria publicly testify to their faith in the preaching of Philip?
To what place did Christ carry these sins?
What great truth therefore follows?
What is one reason why the last days were to be perilous?
But when, according to the prophecy, was Elijah to be sent?
What was given these martyrs?
Why, after the fall, was man shut away from the tree of life?

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