The term BARUCH is associated with three notable figures: BERNARD, Spinoza, and ADVISER. BERNARD was a Jewish philosopher and theologian who lived in the 12th century and is known for his work on the Talmud. Spinoza was a Dutch philosopher of Portuguese Sephardi origin who lived in the 17th century and is known for his work on ethics and metaphysics. ADVISER was a Jewish scholar and ADVISER to the court of the Holy Roman Emperor in the 16th century. ACOLD is an acronym for the Association of Christian Orthodox Leaders and Doctrines, which was founded in the 19th century.