Reductionism in Scriptural Interpretation (Part 1&2): Parallels between the Protestant Reformation, Yasir Qadhi, and Hany Atchan
Reductionism in Scriptural Interpretation: Parallels between the Protestant Reformation, Yasir Qadhi, and Hany Atchan (Part 1&2). by Zaky Jaafar (AI assisted) (Disclaimer- The central proposition of this writing belongs to the author. Generative AI was used to flesh out the structure, subthemes, discussions and references) Part I & Part II , Part III , Part IV , Part V Part I: Introduction & Theoretical Framework. Introduction The interpretation of sacred texts occupies a central place in the life of religious traditions. At stake in hermeneutical debates is not merely the meaning of scripture but the very structure of religious authority and the boundaries of orthodoxy. Throughout history, movements of reform have often emerged by calling into question the accumulated weight of tradition and insisting on a return to scripture as the sole or primary source of divine guidance. One of the most momentous examples of this dynamic is the Pro...