Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Noyon, Council of (Concilium Noviomense), an important ecclesiastical gathering of the Middle Ages, was convoked in consequence of a dispute between the French king, St. Louis, and bishop Milo, of Beauvais, in 1233. The prelate claimed that the king had violated his rights by bringing to punishment in Beauvais certain incendiaries who had raised a … Continue reading “Noyon, Council of”

Noyes, Nicholas a Congregational minister, was born at Newbury, Mass., Dec. 22,1647. He was educated at Harvard University, class of 1667, and immediately after graduation began to preach. He was first pastor at Haddam; in 1683 he became pastor at Salem, Mass., where he preached until his death, Dec. 13,1717. Mr. Noyes lived at Salem … Continue reading “Noyes, Nicholas”

Noyes, James (1) a noted clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was born in Wiltshire, England, in 1608, and was educated at the University of Oxford. He took holy orders, and after preaching for a while in the mother country came to America, and preached at Mystic (now Bedford), Conn. In 1635 he was made … Continue reading “Noyes, James (2)”

Noyes, George S a young minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born about 1840, was converted in 1857 at Ipswich, Mass., and shortly after entered the local ministry. Noyes studied at Wilbraham Academy, and then entered the New Hampshire Conference. After filling several important appointments in that Conference, he was transferred to the New … Continue reading “Noyes, George S”

Noyes, George Rapall, D.D. a Unitarian minister, noted for his attainments in exegetical theology, was born at Newburyport, Mass., March 6,1798. He was educated at Harvard University, class of 1818, then studied theology at the divinity schoc;, Cambridge, and received his license to preach in 1822. From 1825 to 1827 he was a teacher in … Continue reading “Noyes, George Rapall, D.D.”

Noyes, Eli, D.D. a noted American Free-will Baptist minister and missionary, was born at Jefferson, Me., April 27, 1814. His education was gained by his own exertions, and he commenced to preach in 1834. On Sept. 22, 1835, accompanied by his wife, he sailed for Calcutta, and located at Orissa. He had great success both … Continue reading “Noyes, Eli, D.D.”

Noyers, Guy De a French prelate of noble descent, lived in the 12th century. After having filled the offices of provost of Auxerre and archdeacon of Sens, he was confirmed archbishop of Sens by Alexander III in 1176. We find him in 1179 at the Lateran Council, and at the coronation of Philip Augustus in … Continue reading “Noyers, Guy De”

Nox, et tenebrae, et nubila Hymn for Lauds on Wednesday. It was written by Prudentius (348-413). There are 17 translations. The English title given is by W. Courthope. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Nox atra rerum contegit Hymn for Matins on Thursday. It is attributed to Pope Saint Gregory the Great. There are 12 translations. The English title given is by J. Chadwick. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Nowell, Thomas, D.D. an English theologian and divine, was born about 1728. He was educated at the University of Oxford, where he graduated M.A. in 1753; and became fellow of Oriel College, and public orator. In 1764 he became principal of St. Mary’s Hall, and in 1771 king’s professor of modern history. He died in … Continue reading “Nowell, Thomas, D.D.”