Monthly Archives: June 2025

“In the Name of Whom?”: Understanding Baptismal Language in Matthew, Acts, and Paul from a Non-Trinitarian Perspective

Posted on June 25, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction Among the most striking differences in New Testament theology is the variety of expressions used for baptism. In Matthew 28:19, Jesus instructs His disciples to baptize “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Divergent Fortunes — A Comparative Analysis of Norway and Scotland’s North Sea Oil Strategies

Posted on June 24, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The discovery of oil in the North Sea in the late 1960s offered both Norway and Scotland a unique economic opportunity to redefine their national trajectories. While both nations possess similar geographies and offshore energy potential, the outcomes … Continue reading →

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Bombs Over Tehran

Posted on June 23, 2025 by nathanalbright

Earlier today someone asked me how the passage in Deuteronomy 21 regarding God avenging the blood of the innocent dealt with the victims of war. My first thought was that it didn’t. Since the beginnings of history, we have realized … Continue reading →

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Was the Book of Job Known to David? Exploring the Relationship between the Psalms and Job

Posted on June 23, 2025 by nathanalbright

The relationship between the Psalms of David and the Book of Job offers a fertile ground for examining the intellectual and theological currents in ancient Israel. The Psalms attributed to David, full of poetic depth, emotional candor, and theological reflection, … Continue reading →

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The Fancy Trade: Geography, Nature, and Cultural Implications of a Gendered Slave Economy

Posted on June 22, 2025 by nathanalbright

The “fancy trade” was a euphemism used in the antebellum United States to describe the commercial sale of enslaved women—primarily of mixed African and European descent—specifically for the purposes of sexual exploitation. Though situated within the broader framework of American … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Employment of Ninjas and Its Relationship with the Regional Economy of Warring States Japan

Posted on June 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

The phenomenon of ninja activity in the Sengoku period (c. 1467–1600) of Japan has long fascinated historians and laypeople alike, with much attention given to their covert operations, espionage, sabotage, and occasional assassinations. Less often discussed, however, is the economic … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Next (Journey)

Posted on June 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Next, by Journey When we think of the band Journey, we tend to think of one of the greatest arena rock bands of all time, with massive hits and decades of sold-out shows, yet this is not how they began … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Inevitability of Criticism: Authority, Legitimacy, and the Paradox of the Critic’s Role

Posted on June 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction: The Inevitability of Criticism Criticism, in its many forms, permeates every aspect of human interaction. It is an essential tool for personal and societal growth, the structure of authority, and the development of systems of justice, governance, and intellectual … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Spirits Having Flown

Posted on June 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Spirits Having Flown, by the Bee Gees For a variety of reasons I have been a bit slow in finishing some of the discography projects I started years ago, and because circumstances have changed, I can get back to listening … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Legacy of Rest: Bed Bequests in the Anglo-American and Protestant Traditions (1500s–1800s)

Posted on June 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

AbstractThis white paper explores the social, legal, and cultural practice of bed bequests in the Anglo-American world from the sixteenth century into the eighteenth century, focusing on England and colonial America. It places the bequest of William Shakespeare’s “second-best bed” … Continue reading →

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