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.

What application did Jesus make of this prophecy?
What loss do those sustain who do not accept Him?
How did some of the believers at Ephesus testify to the sincerity of the confession of their sins?
What promise is made to those who repent and are baptized ?
What cheering message has Christ sent to His people touching His resurrection?
What was the result of this strife?
10. Because the disciples plucked a few ears of corn on the Sabbath day to satisfy hunger, what accusation did the Pharisees make against them to Christ?

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