Baruch ben Neriah, who lived in the 6th century BCE, was the scribe, disciple, secretary and devoted friend of the biblical prophet Jeremiah. He is traditionally credited with authoring the Book of Baruch, a work that carries his name. His role as the prophet's companion and scribe is the reason later writings were attached to his name, and he is recorded here so that those writings can be linked to the person.
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Veneration StatusFormally Canonized or Sainted 1 Connections
Attributed Works
Source Book of Baruch (Wikipedia)
Works Attributed
Source Catholic Encyclopedia (New Advent): Baruch
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1. Baruch ben Neriah (Wikipedia)
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In the Eastern Orthodox Church Baruch is venerated as a saint, and as such is commemorated on September 28 (which, for those who follow the traditional Julian Calendar, falls on October 11 of the Gregorian Calendar).
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He is traditionally credited with authoring the Book of Baruch.
View the SourceBook of Baruch (Wikipedia)
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The book is named after Baruch ben Neriah, the prophet Jeremiah's scribe who is mentioned at Baruch 1:1, and has been presumed to be the author of the whole work.
Catholic Encyclopedia (New Advent): Baruch
Catholic Encyclopedia (New Advent)Works Attributed: Book of Baruch, Opening paragraphQuote, Works Attributed: Book of Baruch, Opening paragraph
The disciple of Jeremiah , and the traditional author of the deuto-canonical book, which bears his name.
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