The Book of Baruch
A scribe's confession, hymn to Wisdom, and hope for Jerusalem's return.
Baruch is traditionally attributed to the scribe and companion of the prophet Jeremiah, writing during the Babylonian exile on behalf of the scattered people of Judah. The book opens with a communal confession of Israel's sins before moving into a meditation praising divine Wisdom as revealed in the Law. Start at Baruch chapter 1 to read this exile-era plea for mercy and understanding.
About Baruch
Baruch is one of the Deuterocanonical books accepted by the Catholic Church as part of the Old Testament canon, traditionally attributed to Baruch, the scribe and companion of the prophet Jeremiah, writing during the Babylonian exile. The book blends a communal confession of Israel's sins, a meditation praising divine Wisdom as found in the Law, and a closing section of consolation promising Jerusalem's restoration and the regathering of God's scattered people. Read Baruch online here, verse by verse.