Baruch | |
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Prophet, Righteous | |
Honored in | Judaism Christianity |
Feast | 28 September 15 November |
Major works | Book of Baruch |
Baruch ben Neriah (Hebrew: בָּרוּךְ בֶּן־נֵרִיָּה Bārūḵ ben Nērīyyā; c. 6th century BC) was the scribe, disciple, secretary, and devoted friend of the Biblical prophet Jeremiah. He is traditionally credited with authoring the Book of Baruch.[1]