One of the Primary Cultural Values in the New Testament

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Essay

One of the primary cultural values in the New Testament world was collectivist identity. What are the ramifications of this in terms of everyday life in New Testament times? In what ways is the teaching of Jesus and the apostles cultural or countercultural in this regard? How does this apply to 21st-century Western culture?

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Definitions:

Religious Differences

Variations in beliefs, practices, and observances among different religions or within denominations or sects within the same religion.

Exchange Rate

The worth of one currency when converted into another.

Currencies

Systems of money in general use in particular countries or geographical areas, facilitating the transfer of goods and services.

Balance of Payments Deficit

A situation where a country's total payments to other countries exceed its total receipts from other countries over a certain period.