Maybe the Jews fabricated some/most of this account -- after all women were dispicable creatures and they divorced them for a better model whenever the mood struck so a wife/mother dying was no big deal.
Personally, I know individuals who would prefer their siblings disappearance/death to grab all the inheritance. Parents (know of two cases in last couple of yrs.) who sign everything over to their children (let's say they're dying of cancer) and survive becomes a horror story trying to seize back any assets for their livelihood. The bro's attitude is normal --- of course, there are many who are not like this. Ask probate lawyers how family love works when it involves money and you won't believe what you hear. Thought it was only my deranged family.
Wish I had time to read all this --- love New Chapter's idea and, Tec, appreciate your faith.
BTW --- New Chapter, something was going on about atheism but I enjoy reading all your viewpoints and science/anthro notes.
LV101