Does Protestant Sola Scriptura allow for frameworks like dispensationalism while rejecting texts like the Book of Enoch?
The Protestant and dispensationalist approach to Revelation, shaped by Sola Scriptura, excludes important interpretative resources like the Book of Enoch while accommodating extra-biblical frameworks such as those in the Scofield Reference Bible. This creates a tension between the principle of scripture alone and the practical reliance on systematic, extra-biblical interpretations. By narrowing the interpretative lens to exclude apocryphal texts and historical context, dispensationalist readings risk oversimplifying Revelation’s rich symbolism and theological messages. In contrast, Jewish interpretative traditions, which embrace a broader textual and traditional context, offer a more nuanced and flexible approach to apocalyptic literature. (ChatGPT)
