I am happy that Matsüng Longkümer has tried to articulate the connection between Christian faith and Naga Cultural practices. This research proposes that churches should try to find meaning in the tribal norms, values and socio-cultural practices to make Christianity relevant to the prevailing socio-economic divide between the rich and the poor. It proposes to uphold the fundamental values of wealth or ‘God-element’ by revisiting cultural practices that are enshrined in the myths, stories and festivals. Contents Foreword Acknowledgements Abbreviations Terminologies 1. Introduction 2. Life Context of the Gospel According to Mark 2.1. General Survey of the Gospel According to Mark 2.2. Palestine and Galilee in the First Century CE 2.3. History of Interpretation of the Gospel of Mark Conclusion 3. General Overview of Wealth in the Gospel of Mark 3.1. Understanding of Wealth in the Hebrew Bible 3.2. Understanding of Wealth in the New Testament 3.3. Approach to Wealth in the Synoptic Gospel 3.4. Wealth in the Gospel of Mark 3.5. Resistance Movement and Economy 3.6. Wealth Beyond the Concept of Economy Conclusion 4. A Socio-Cultural Reading of Mark 12:13-17 4.1. Context of the Paying Tax to Caesar 4.2. Exegetical Study of Mark 12:13-17 Conclusion 5. Implication of the Study with Special Reference to the Naga Context 5.1. The Ao-Nagas .5.2. Understanding of Wealth Among the Ao-Naga 5.3. Socio-Cultural Reading of Wealth Among Ao-Naga 5.4. Re-Reading Mark 12:13-17 from Ao-Naga Socio-Cultural Context Conclusion General Conclusion Bibliography Wealth is not just monetary. It goes beyond economic realm and is imprinted in the socio- cultural life of the people. There is a ‘God-element’ in wealth thus sacrosanct. Therefore, taxation episode in Mark 12:13-17 becomes culturally and religiously sensitive. The study proposes to acknowledge cultural norms, social values and religious connotation in understanding wealth for in doing so we will not abuse wealth. Matsung Longkumer is from Nagaland and an alumnus of UTC Bangalore. He has co-edited a book in 2019 and regularly contributes article. He is married and blessed with two wonderful daughters