"Baruch, the Son of Neriyahu, the Scribe," Seal Impression

In this picture is a bulla or seal impression reading: Baruch, the Son of Neriyahu, the Scribe circa 605 BCE.  It was found in 1996.  Jeremiah's faithful scribe Baruch Ben Neriya is mentioned throughout the book of Jeremiah and was also subjected to the assault and abuse of the court officials. Baruch later became the mentor of Ezra the Scribe in Babylon.  Not only did Baruch write the scroll that King Jehoiakim threw into the fire, but also the scroll with the deed confirming Jeremiah's purchase of land on the eve of the destruction, signifying G-d’s promise of the Jewish people's ultimate Return to Zion.On the edge of the bulla is a fingerprint, presumably that of Baruch.  Jeremiah 32: 13-15 And I charged Baruch before them, saying: 'Thus saith the L-RD of hosts, the G-d of Israel: Take these deeds, this deed of the purchase, both that which is sealed, and this deed, which is open, and put them in an earthen vessel; that they may continue many days. For thus saith the L-RD of hosts, the G-d of Israel: Houses and fields and vineyards shall yet again be bought in this land.'