4 Baruch facts for kids
4 Baruch, also known as Paraleipomena of Jeremiah, is an ancient religious book. Its full name means "Things Left Out of Jeremiah." It includes two main parts: "The Rest of the Words of Baruch" and "The Letter of Jeremiah."
This book is considered a part of the Old Testament by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. However, most other Christian denominations do not include it in their Bibles.
What is 4 Baruch?
4 Baruch is an old text that tells more stories about Baruch ben Neriah. Baruch was a scribe, or writer, who worked for the prophet Jeremiah. The book shares extra details and messages that are not found in the main Bible.
What's Inside the Book?
The book is split into two main sections. The first part, "The Rest of the Words of Baruch," continues the story of Baruch after the city of Jerusalem was destroyed. It talks about the people being taken away from their homeland.
The second part is called "The Letter of Jeremiah." This section is a letter that warns people about worshipping false gods. It tells them to stay true to their beliefs.
Why is 4 Baruch Important?
4 Baruch is important because it gives us a look into the beliefs and stories from a long time ago. For the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, it is a holy book that teaches important lessons. For other scholars, it helps us understand more about ancient Jewish and Christian history.
It is part of a group of writings called pseudepigrapha. These are books that are not part of the official Bible for most groups, but they are still studied for their historical or religious value.
Related Books
- Book of Baruch: Another ancient book also linked to Baruch.
- 2 Baruch: Also known as the Syriac Apocalypse of Baruch.
- 3 Baruch: Also known as the Greek Apocalypse of Baruch.
