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White Paper: Scribal Emendation and Theological Reverence: A Biblicist Comparison of Old Testament and New Testament Textual Interventions

Posted on December 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the phenomenon of scribal emendation in both the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and the New Testament, comparing their frequency, transparency, motivations, and theological implications. From a biblicist perspective, it argues that the two testaments … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Literacy of Joseph and the Patriarchs: A Biblicist Analysis

Posted on December 23, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the question of literacy among Joseph and the broader patriarchal figures in Genesis (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their descendants). From a biblicist perspective, literacy is understood not as a universal social skill but as … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Effects of Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreements on Wide-Ranging Intellectual Blogs and Broad Intellectual Institutions

Posted on December 22, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary As intellectual ecosystems built around independent writers, polymath inquiry, and community engagement grow in influence, proposals to formalize participation through Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) have become increasingly common. These proposals often emerge in contexts where contributors interact with sensitive … Continue reading →

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The Origins and Development of Scribes as a Profession: A Biblicist White Paper

Posted on December 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the origins, development, and operational roles of scribes in biblical times from a biblicist perspective. It argues that the scribal profession emerges not merely from literacy, but from covenantal administration: because God reveals Himself … Continue reading →

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White Paper: AI Proliferation and the Intensification of Publish-or-Perish Pressures and Intellectual Productivity Demands

Posted on December 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence—particularly large language models capable of generating sophisticated analysis, literature reviews, creative content, and technical writing—has transformed the economics of knowledge production. What was once a human-bounded endeavor is now accelerated by computational … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Earliest Historical True Crime Literature and What It Reveals About Readers’ Appetite for Crime and Punishment

Posted on December 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary True crime is often considered a modern genre, shaped by mass literacy and commercial printing. In reality, the fascination with recounting real acts of violence, theft, deception, and justice is nearly as old as recorded history. Across ancient … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Evidence That Would Support or Contradict “Coulter’s Law” in Crime Reporting

Posted on December 15, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary “Coulter’s Law” is commonly described as a claim about delay: the longer it takes the news media to identify a perpetrator (often framed around mass shootings or notorious incidents), the less likely the perpetrator is to be a … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Problem of Ownership Claims Without Product and the Contribution Threshold for Legitimate Credit

Posted on December 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Across creative industries, research environments, entrepreneurial ventures, and institutional collaborations, disputes frequently arise over who deserves credit or ownership. A growing pattern involves individuals asserting ownership rights or demanding credit on the basis of having had an idea—even … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Artificial Intelligence in Biblical Hermeneutics and the Essential Role of Proper Prompt Design

Posted on December 9, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large-language models (LLMs), is rapidly becoming a central tool for those who study Scripture—pastors, scholars, lay teachers, and content creators alike. While AI can accelerate research, generate linguistic insights, and offer comparative perspectives on … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Writing for Trends vs. Writing for Longevity — Strategic Distinctions Between Hot Topics and Evergreen Content

Posted on December 5, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Writers today face two dominant strategic pathways: Producing topical, trend-aligned content that captures immediate attention by engaging with what is hot and culturally relevant. Developing evergreen content that retains value long after publication and is consistently rediscovered by … Continue reading →

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