− | Baruch was a man of noble extraction, and learned in the law, secretary and disciple to the prophet Jeremiah, and a sharer in his labours and persecutions: which is the reason why the ancient fathers have considered this book as a part of the prophecy of Jeremiah, and have usually quoted it under his name. (For more information, see the article [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02319c.htm BARUCH] in the Catholic Encyclopedia.)[http://www.newadvent.org/bible/bar000.htm]\ | + | Baruch was a man of noble extraction, and learned in the law, secretary and disciple to the prophet Jeremiah, and a sharer in his labours and persecutions: which is the reason why the ancient fathers have considered this book as a part of the prophecy of Jeremiah, and have usually quoted it under his name. (For more information, see the article [https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02319c.htm BARUCH] in the Catholic Encyclopedia.)[https://www.newadvent.org/bible/bar000.htm]\ |