Daily Archives: September 24, 2025

White Paper: The Political Meaning in Greek Society of the Terms Used in Ephesians 6:12 for the Realm of Spiritual Evil in High Places

Posted on September 24, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction Ephesians 6:12 is one of the most cited passages concerning spiritual warfare: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Biblicist Defense of the Feast of Trumpets, the Sea of Glass, and the Wedding Supper of the Lamb

Posted on September 24, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction The Feast of Trumpets occupies a central place in biblical prophecy, foreshadowing the climactic return of Jesus Christ and the resurrection of the righteous. Attempts to defend its meaning sometimes risk weakening the biblical testimony by dismissing important symbols—such … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Theological Common Ground between German Radical Anabaptists and the Levellers & Fifth Monarchists of the English Civil War (with Notes on Related Radical Sects)

Posted on September 24, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper maps the theological terrain shared by two clusters of early-modern radical religion: (1) the German-speaking Radical Reformation, especially its Anabaptist wing (from the 1520s through the mid-16th century), and (2) the mid-17th-century English radicals of … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Sweet Aroma to God: A Biblical Theology of Fragrance and Divine Pleasure

Posted on September 24, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The theme of a “sweet aroma” before God runs through both Old and New Testament, functioning as a metaphor for divine acceptance, satisfaction, and relational harmony. What begins as a liturgical phrase in the sacrificial system of Israel … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Defining the Scope of a Comprehensive Regional History of Appalachia

Posted on September 24, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper establishes the scope for a comprehensive regional history of Appalachia. Appalachia, stretching across more than a dozen U.S. states, represents one of the nation’s most distinctive cultural and historical regions. Too often framed through external … Continue reading →

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Regaining Trust with Right-of-Center Users: A White Paper for Google and Peer Tech Platforms

Posted on September 24, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Public trust in large platforms’ neutrality eroded sharply during the 2020–2024 period, driven by (i) high-profile moderation calls on elections and COVID-19, (ii) real or perceived government pressure on private moderation, and (iii) weak transparency and redress. In … Continue reading →

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