But it is to invite Allison to follow up his important book with a sequel, in article or book form, that will offer fuller engagement with this challenge to some of his working assumptions. Admittedly, Allison delimits his book at the outset with the disclaimer, 'I do not ... discuss whether the very idea of "religious experience" ... is coherent or useful' (p. ix). The indefatigable Dale Allison is widely known for his excellent New Testament commentaries and studies.