In the ancient cultures of the East, what did it mean to be "Brothers"? How did families operate and connect?

Did Yeshua (Jesus) attempt to form a model based on brotherly love and honor?

Resources: honor and shame gospel of Matthew - Jerome Nehrey Honor, Patronage, Kinship & Purity: David deSilva Special thanks to: www.WisdomInTorah.com - Rico Cortes www.rootedintorah.com - Ryan White www.ancientcovenant.com - Daniel Mcgirr