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What most distinguishes scripture is not its specific moral teachings and rules, all of which are conditioned by the socio-cultural peculiarities of the ancient world and the special circumstances within and for which they were formulated. Indeed, in this respect, we must take account of "the law of diminishing relevance," according to which, to the extent that something is specifically fitting to one particular situation, it is less specifically fitting to any and every other particular situation.

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