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?
How did He encourage His disciples to look for the fulfilment of prophecy?
18. What effect did Christ's miracles have upon the individuals restored, and the people who witnessed them?
What was the result of this great miracle?
How was Christ strengthened after His forty days' fast and temptation in the wilderness?
What has He promised to be to those in trouble?
What will His true followers do?

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