Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Novara, Pietro Da There are some pictures at Domodossoia, says Lanzi, that make us acquainted with’ an able artist of Nova. They are preserved in Castello Sylva, and in other places, and have the following inscription, Ego Petrus filius Petri Pictoris de Novaria hoc opus pinxi. 1370.’ Doubtless he is the same as Pietro de … Continue reading “Novara, Pietro Da”

Novara (NOVARIENSIS). A diocese and the capital of the province of Novara, Piedmont, Italy, noted for the manufacture of wool, cotton, and silk textiles, and machinery. The cathedral originally Romanesque has been modified. The high altar is the work of Thorwaldsen, Marchesi, and Finelli; the baldachin is by Tenarini, and there are paintings by Bordine, … Continue reading “Novara”

Novalis, Friedrich a German literary character, whose real name was Von Hardenberg, is noted in the history of philosophy, belles-lettres, and also in hymnology and religious literature generally. He was born at Wiederstedt, in Mansfeld territory, near Eisleben, May 2, 1772, of Moravian parents. In 1790 he entered the University of Jena, and continued his … Continue reading “Novalis, Friedrich”

Nova Zembla (Russ. Nowaja *Zemlja, New Land), the name given to a chain of islands lying in the Arctic Ocean (lat. between 70 30′ and 76 30′ N. and long. between 52 and 66 E.), and included within the government of Archangel. Length of the chain, 470 miles; average breadth, 56 miles. The most southern … Continue reading “Nova Zembla”

Nova Scotia I. GEOGRAPHY Nova Scotia is one of the maritime provinces of Canada. It forms part of what was formerly Acadie or Acadia and now consists of what is known as the peninsula of Nova Scotia proper and the Island of Cape Breton. The island is separated from the mainland by the Gut or … Continue reading “Nova Scotia”

Nova, Pecino And Pietro De two old painters of Bergamo, who flourished near the middle of the 14th century, were conjointly employed, many years subsequent to 1363, in decorating the church of S. Maria Maggiore in that city. Lanzi says they very nearly approached Giotto. Pecino died in 1403. There are notices of Pietro up … Continue reading “Nova, Pecino And Pietro De”

Nous SEE MIND. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Nous (Gr. nous) Mind, especially the highest part of mind, viz. reason; the faculty of intellectual (as distinct from sensible) apprehension and of intuitive thought. In its restricted sense nous denotes the faculty of apprehending the first principles of science, the forms, and the … Continue reading “Nous”

Nourry, Denis Nicholas Le a French monk and a distinguished Latinist, was born at Dieppe-in 1647. He studied at the College of the Oratory of his native city, and joined the Benedictines of Jumibres July 8, 1665. He now devoted himself exclusively to literary labor in the convents of Bonne Nouvelle and of St. Ouen … Continue reading “Nourry, Denis Nicholas Le”

Nourry, Agathangelus, Blessed Martyr , born Vendome, France , 1598; died Dibauria, Abyssinia, 1638. He took the Capuchin habit at Le Mans, taught theology at Rennes, and was sent to Egypt to convert the Copts. With Blessed Cassianus he was imprisoned and stoned to death. Beatified , 1904. Feast , Capuchin calendar, 7 August ; … Continue reading “Nourry, Agathangelus, Blessed”

Nourrisson, Jean-Felix Philosopher, b. at Thiers, Department of Puy-de-Dôme, 18 July, 1825; d. at Paris, 13 June, 1899. He received his education in the college of his native city and in the Collège Stanislas (Paris), where, at the age of nineteen, immediately after completing his studies, he was appointed professor. In accordance with. the wishes … Continue reading “Nourrisson, Jean-Felix”