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White Paper: The Silence Between Malachi and the New Testament — Its Nature and Meaning

Posted on October 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract The four centuries between the close of Malachi and the opening of the New Testament, often termed the “intertestamental period,” represent a profound silence in prophetic revelation. This paper explores the theological, historical, and literary significance of that silence. … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Silence in the Law: How the Erosion of Legal Discourse Signals Institutional Decay and the Risk of Social Collapse

Posted on October 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper argues that a sustained decline in critical commentary, scholarly writing, and public debate around law (legislation, jurisprudence, constitutional theory) can function as a leading indicator of weakening legal institutions and social cohesion. The “silence of law” … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Dynamics and Policy Implications of Locked Religious Councils

Posted on October 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper examines the practice—found across history and faith traditions—of religious councils being sequestered or “locked in” until a unanimous or majority consensus is reached on doctrinal or disciplinary matters. Such procedures, whether literal or symbolic, aim to ensure … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The History and Context of Attempts to Bring the Biblical Millennium into Existence and the Extent to Which Biblical Ideals Are Realistic Under Human Rule

Posted on October 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Throughout history, religious and political movements have sought to realize the biblical “millennium”—a thousand-year period of peace and divine governance described in Revelation 20 and prophesied in Isaiah, Ezekiel, and other scriptures. The idea of a perfected world … Continue reading →

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White Paper — A Typology of Satan’s Techniques (Scripture & History)

Posted on October 2, 2025 by nathanalbright

Purpose: To map a typology of techniques—drawn from Scripture and tested against historical patterns—by which Satan (and demonic/subversive powers) seek to dominate, deceive, and derail humanity. The paper connects those techniques with the prior fall of certain angels (the “Watchers”) … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Effects of History and the Seeming Marginality of Scotland on Relations Between Scotland and England

Posted on October 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The relationship between Scotland and England is one of the most enduring and complex in Europe. From centuries of armed conflict to the eventual Treaty of Union in 1707, their shared history has shaped both nations’ identities, economies, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Anglo-Scottish Borderlands between Edinburgh and Berwick: A Cockpit of War

Posted on October 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The corridor stretching from Edinburgh in the north to Berwick-upon-Tweed in the south served for centuries as one of the most militarized and contested landscapes in the British Isles. Its geography, fortifications, and socio-political importance made it a … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Importance of the Nethinim in Ezra: Their Role and Symbolism in the Worship System of Ancient Israel and Judah

Posted on September 30, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The Nethinim, a group mentioned in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, represent one of the most intriguing classes within post-exilic Israelite society. Though often overlooked, they served as essential temple servants, ensuring that the restored worship system … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Political and Military History of the Kingdom of Strathclyde

Posted on September 29, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction The Kingdom of Strathclyde, sometimes called Alt Clut (“Rock of the Clyde”) after its fortress base at Dumbarton Rock, was one of the most enduring Brittonic successor states to Roman Britain. Existing from at least the 5th century until … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Typology of Institutional Politics

Posted on September 28, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Politics is often associated with statecraft and electoral contests, but its scope is far broader. Institutions—whether universities, corporations, religious organizations, military hierarchies, NGOs, or local communities—develop their own forms of politics. These modes of political practice shape decision-making, … Continue reading →

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