For those interested in comparative religion, this sounds like a good read. http://www.logos.com/product/10028/flights-of-the-soul-visions-heavenly-journeys-and-peak-experiences-in-the-biblical-world
To me it sounds like he might wear a tinfoil hat. I say "sounds like" since I could be wrong -- after all, I've only read what is on the product page.
To me it sounds like he might wear a tinfoil hat.
Actually, everything by Pilch is useful - especially his social backgrounds for the lectionary readings (10 volume set). Think of him as parallel to David deSilva.