The Book of Baruch is a reflective and poetic work attributed to Baruch, the scribe of the prophet Jeremiah. Written during the exile, it offers a heartfelt confession of sin, a call to repentance, and a reaffirmation of God's enduring mercy. Combining wisdom, lamentation, and hope, this apocryphal text reminds readers that even in times of despair, returning to God brings light and restoration.