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Baruch

What are the Key Ideas of Baruch?

The major message of the book of Baruch is to portray the spirit of repentance which prompted God to bring the Exile to an end. The secondary message is contained in chapter six, which contains warnings against idolatry and the punishment idolatry would bring.

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Who Was Baruch?

Baruch was the well-known secretary of Jeremiah the Prophet. Biblical scholars are not sure the exact date of his lifetime; however, they do know that he lived during the Babylonian Exile. His profession was to write down what Jeremiah said, and it is believed that chapter six of the Book of Baruch was written by Jeremiah.

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Outline of the Book of Baruch

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â I. Prayer of the Exiles

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â II. Praise of Wisdom in the Law of Moses

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â III. Jerusalem Bewails and Consoles Her Captive Children

IV. Jerusalem Consoled: The Captivity About to End

V. The Letter of Jeremiah Against Idolatry

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Why is Baruch Important in Salvation History?

Baruch is important in salvation in salvation history because he presents the history of the Exile and certain reflections on that history to the Jews. Baruch uses this history of the Exile to present to the Jews the reason for their distress, the source of their salvation, and the certainty of this restoration.

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A Quote from the Book of Baruch

Â Â Â Â Fear not, my people!

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Remember, Israel,

Â Â Â Â You were sold to the nations

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â not for your destruction.

Â Â Â Â It was because you angered God

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â that you were handed over to your foes.

Â Â Â Â (Baruch 4, 5-6)

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Citations for the Above

1. "Book of Baruch." The Jewish Encyclopedia. 1st ed. 1902

2. Fitzgerald, Aloysius, F.S.C. "Baruch."The Jerome Biblical Commentary. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1968.

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Informational Websites about Baruch

http://Visit the New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia

Visit Wikipedia

Visit Early Jewish Writings

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Baruch in Review

After reviewing the above websites, take this quiz on Baruch!

1. What is the chapter six of the Book of Baruch called and who is its author?

2. What is chapter six quoted to be?

3. For whom was Baruch a well-known secretary?

You can find the answers here.

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