The problem is that in the past the allegorization of the bible gained favor over more literal readings. For example: the Bible talks about Christ returning to the nation Israel in Jerusalem, and that the abomination that makes desolate requires a rebuilt temple, and all the other specific prophecies and even technology statements. These have been allegorized as the church replaced Israel and Christ reigns in our hearts not in the temple in Jerusalem...etc. The fact that for the first time in 2000 years Jerusalem is under the control of a National Israel makes no difference to those that take prophecy as allegory.
Too true.
Thankfully, God did not write prophecy as allegory, very often! LOL. AT least, not in terms of the primary import and message. He wrote it to predict real literal events, issues, facts, situations.
Actually, I expect to find in eternity that ALL Christ’s parables were true literal stories.