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Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance (from Evil Spirits)

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This summer, having taken a course on the History of Spirituality, I had occasion to study Walter Hilton's The Scale of Perfection. In perusing it, I was struck by the fact that for a text of its time and the depth of its topic, it was eminently readable. One commentator described it as belonging to the Handbook Tradition of Spirituality. Before taking the course, and while doing my other assigned readings during it, I was reading a thoroughly contemporary work by Neal Lozano entitled "Unbound: A Practical Guide To Deliverance". Having completed my first reading of it - it is a book which bears reading again and again - I decided that this book, though different from The Scale of Perfection in several ways, is also eminently readable and even more practical than Hilton's classic. I would suggest that "Unbound" may well become a classic in its own right, and here is why I think that.
Neal Lozano articulates and renders concrete an extremely important aspect of Christian spirituality, being freed from the restraints and hindrances of evil, specifically, the demonic. Now before you begin imagining scenes from Hollywood horror films, let me assure you that Lozano's book on deliverance is the very opposite of what many in `pop culture' imagine such a book would be. "Unbound" is centered not primarily on evil but on Christ. It is balanced, nuanced, eloquent and written to inspire not fear of the devil but hope in Jesus and the "fullness of life" offered by Him. The author not only brings to bear his lucid grasp of Scripture, theology, psychological factors and the human capacity for self-deception, he writes also out of his impressive experience in ministering to people locally, nationally and internationally. His recognition of the reality of evil is realistic and informed by genuine faith. Throughout this book, Neal Lozano insists over and over on contextualizing the process known as "deliverance". As C.S. Lewis observed perceptively, human beings make two mistakes about demons: overestimating them and pretending they pose no danger. By insisting that freedom from evil spirits is part of the larger context of the ordinary life of Christians: prayer, community life, service, healing, sacraments, Scripture and loving people as God loves them, Lozano avoids both extremes. Moreover, his book is not sensationalistic and the author demonstrates his ability to critique some methods of deliverance that could lend themselves to sensationalism. The focus of "Unbound" is on discerning God's loving plan for one's life and receiving the power to live that providential plan in freedom. This message is essential. It's one our world needs to hear.

Neil Kane

Lozano's UNBOUND is a remarkably well written, bibically-grounded, and uplifting book. With clarity and compassion, Lozano instructs his readers in the five keys to Christian deliverance: repentance and faith, forgiveness, renunciation, taking authority in Jesus' name, and receiving the Father's blessing. Christian deliverance is a ministry that Jesus Himself instituted among his disciples. Deliverance prayer goes hand in hand with Christian healing and freedom. Lozano's book is not messy or frightening, but instead it abounds in practical advice, faith, hope, and blessing. This is a GREAT book -- a must-read for anyone who feels called into the ministry of Christian intercession. If you are struggling with fear, rage, pride, or any other intractable sin in your Christian walk, this book will be a valuable tool for your freedom and blessing.

This is truly a wonderful and amazing book. It's a book that
is difficult to put down. Very practical and biblical in his
approach to deliverance, Neal Lozano brings to front and center
the need for deliverance in all of us, and the freedom it brings.

The book is so well written, that I experienced a new freedom
myself. The prayers at the end of each chapter are a blessing.

The examples used are extrememly helpful, especially to those
who have been called to this ministry. This book can be a very effective guide to anyone who reads it,and an effective tool for
those who work in this important ministry.

I personally wrote an email to Mr. Lozano thanking him for this
wonderful book, read it and you too will want to thank him.

Blessings,
Karyl Pulsinelli

You know how sometimes you really get into a book? Well this book really got into me. It was uncanny how while I was reading the book, it seemed as if the book was reading me. If you do read it, do so with caution because it has the mysterious ability to make you uncomfortable while at the same time providing solutions that free your soul.
How can a book do that? Well, that's what happened to me, it could't possibly be the same for you - could it?

This is the best book on deliverance ministry that I've read. Lozano's method is holistic and human (i.e. it takes into account the whole of a person and his needs), and is thoroughly Christocentric. And his method is effective.
I praise God for this book, and I've shared it with ministers, priests, nuns and others involved in deliverance ministry.

I have been getting more involved with healing and deliverence ministry, and this book was fantastic. The author breaks down the process and keeps the focus on the love of God, not on the power of the demonic.

This is an excellent book to bring this issue to Catholics especially, who tend to avoid discussions of this nature. The fact it was written by a practicing Catholic influenced me to read it -but the quality of the book caused me to buy several copies and send them to friends and family members.

Unbound is a necessary and critial tool for spiritual growth. In a simiple and clear manner, Neal Lozano goes through the steps we need to take to become unbound from things that keep us from the love of God. I have taken and experienced the unbound steps and it has changed my life! I have a new freedom in Christ, I have peace like I have never know before. Be set free from the chains that bind you, read unbound.

This is one of the most balanced books on this subject I have ever read! I love this book. Every person who is wanting to pray with others should read this simple yet profoundly helpful book. Full of real life scenarios and stories to help clarify and instruct. This book should be in every counselor's or prayer ministry person's library.

Excellent - very commonsensed and to the point. Shows how to take the Hollywood hype and fear out of it and how to be successful in receiving deliverance.

Having read most of the book, gone to one of Neal's Unbound conferences as well as attended several of his Sunday evening meetings I can say that his approach to deliverance minsitry is thorough, Biblical, effective and down to earth. Take all of your images of screaming demons and wild manifestations out of your mind. Neal makes deliverance a calm and easy event. The theatrics are gone and a strong populist attitude is in the book, aka, anyone can minister deliverance to those bound.

Great book