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White Paper: The Collateral Victims: How the Hostility Between Jews and Hellenizing Christians Marginalized Apostolic Sabbath Keepers

Posted on August 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In the centuries following the apostolic era, a widening rift emerged between Jewish communities and the increasingly Gentile, Hellenizing forms of Christianity. While this hostility had complex political, cultural, and theological causes, one group was caught in the … Continue reading →

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On Poor Integration Between Periphery and Core in Religious Institutions

Posted on March 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Religious institutions, including churches, often face challenges in integrating their peripheral members, communities, and branches with the central leadership and core structures. This disconnect can result from various structural, cultural, and logistical factors, weakening the institution’s unity, effectiveness, and outreach. … Continue reading →

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The Noahide Laws As The Moral Foundation Of The International Order

Posted on February 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

While I have always tended to think of myself as a realist when it comes to International Relations theory, my recent studies into the context of Noah and the Noahide Laws/Covenant of the post-flood world had led me to ponder … Continue reading →

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The Midrash and Mishnah as the Beginnings of the Jewish Systematic Theology Project

Posted on December 31, 2024 by nathanalbright

The relationship between Midrash and Mishnah is crucial for understanding the development of Jewish law and thought. Here’s how Midrash led to Mishnah: 1. The Need for Interpretation and Application: 2. From Biblical Exegesis to Legal Systematization: 3. Two Types … Continue reading →

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“Deserving” Victims: A Historical Analysis Of Legitimated Violence

Posted on December 12, 2024 by nathanalbright

The concept of “deserving” victims of violence represents a complex sociological phenomenon that has shifted dramatically across cultures and time periods. This analysis requires careful consideration of how societies have justified violence against specific groups while condemning violence against others. … Continue reading →

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