Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Norm (Lat. norma, rule) GeneralStandard for measure. Pattern. Type. In ethicsStandard for proper conduct. Rule for right action. In axiologyStandard for judging value or evaluation. In aestheticsStandard for judging beauty or art. Basis for criticism, In logicRule for valid inference. In psychologyClass average test score. — A.J.B. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Nork, Friedrich a noted Orientalist, was a convert from Judaism, his name formerly being Selig Korn. He was born at Kollin, in Prussia, in the year 1804. He studied philology, especially the ancient languages, wrote for different periodicals, while residing at Leipsic, Halle, and other places, and died in 1850. Nork was a voluminous writer, … Continue reading “Nork, Friedrich”

Noritioli a name applied by Tertullian to catechumens (q.v.), because they were just entering upon that state which made them candidates for eternal life. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Noris, Henry Cardinal, b. at Verona, 29 August, 1631, of English ancestry; d. at Rome, 23 Feb., 1704. He studied under the Jesuits at Rimini, and there entered the novitiate of the Hermits of Saint Augustine. After his probation he was sent to Rome to study theology. He taught the sacred sciences at Pesaro, Perugia, … Continue reading “Noris, Henry”

Noris, Enrico a distinguished Italian prelate, noted as a theologian and archaeologist, was born of English parentage at Verona Aug. 29, 1631. He studied philosophy and theology with the Jesuits at Rimini. The reading of the works of St. Augustine so influenced his mind that he was led to join the Augustines at Rimini. His … Continue reading “Noris, Enrico”

Norham, Council At was convened by Roger, archbishop of York and papal legate, in 1154, to determine the relation of the Scottish ecclesiastics to the English archiepiscopal see over which Roger presided. It will be remembered that when pope Gregory divided the whole British island into two ecclesiastical provinces, he confided to the archbishop of … Continue reading “Norham, Council At”

Norfolk, Dukes of Of the family of Howard, hereditary earls-marshal of England , many of whom were Catholics . John Howard Thomas Howard Thomas Howard Henry Howard Henry Fitzalan Howard Henry Fitzalan Howard New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Norfolk, Catholic Dukes of (Since the Reformation) Under this title are accounts only of the prominent Catholic Dukes of Norfolk since the Reformation; a list of the Dukes, from the time the title passed to the Howard family, is prefixed. John (1430-1485), created first duke of the Howard line in 1483, died in battle in … Continue reading “Norfolk, Catholic Dukes of”

Nores, Giasone Di a noted Italian metaphysician, was born at Nicosia, in the island of Cyprus, and flourished as professor of moral philosophy at the University of Padua, where he had been educated. He died in 1590. He was the author of several critical and philosophical works. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Nordmann, Leon a Jewish-French scholar of some prominence, was born at Hegenheim, Alsace, about 1835. In consequence of the revolution in 1848, his parents emigrated to Germany and settled in Bavaria, where Leon visited the high school. He continued his studies at the lyceum in Strasburg, where he also cultivated his Talmudical studies under the … Continue reading “Nordmann, Leon”