Research Methodology
Atlas Architecture (8 Layers)
- Source Layer — The English text of the Book of Mormon from Project Gutenberg (public domain)
- Atom Layer — Extracting fine-grained observation units from the text using a language model (gpt-5.4-mini)
- Entity Layer — Unifying and normalizing entities (persons, places, groups, concepts, objects, records)
- Glossary Layer — Extracting specialized terminology with distinct meaning in the text
- Narrative Layer — Indexing narrative events and linking them
- Theology Layer — Indexing theological and doctrinal claims
- Criticism Layer — Generating critical analytical questions
- Intertextuality Layer — Documenting intertextual links with the Bible
The Atom Model
Each atom contains:
- id: Unique identifier
- source_quote: Verbatim quote from the English source text
- paraphrase_ar: Analytical paraphrase in Arabic
- content_type: One of 11 types (narrative event, theological claim, moral teaching, prophecy, etc.)
- functions: The atom’s functions within the text (plot advancement, character development, authority establishment, etc.)
- entity_mentions: Entities mentioned in the atom
- confidence: Confidence level (high, medium, low)
Sources
- English text: Project Gutenberg ebook #17 (public domain)
- Language model: gpt-5.4-mini for extraction, gpt-5.5 for editorial pages
- Validation: AJV schema validation