Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nordlingen, Henrich Of a celebrated mystic of the Middle Ages. flourished towards the close of the 14th century. He was a Dominican; but when brought in contact with Tauler at Strasburg he became a most faithful adherent of that mystic teacher. When Tauler was attacked, because he would not quit the Alsatian capital while the … Continue reading “Nordlingen, Henrich Of”

Nordin, Karl Gustaf a modern Swedish prelate, was born at Stockholm in 1749, and was educated at Upsala. After taking holy orders he rapidly rose to places of distinction, and was finally made bishop of Hernosand. He died in 1812. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Nordheimer, Isaac, Ph.D one of the most noted Hebraists of modern times, and a philosopher of no mean order, was born of Jewish parents, in 1809, at Memelsdorf, a village not far from Erlangen, Germany. He received the rudiments of his education at a Jewish school of his native place, and having acquired that proficiency … Continue reading “Nordheimer, Isaac, Ph.D”

Norden, Frederick Louis a noted Danish traveler, was born at Glickstadt, in Schleswig-Holstein, in 1708. He was educated for the army, and for a time figured in its service. He excelled in mathematics, and particularly in correct drawing, on which account he was employed by the Danish king in traveling, and in examining the construction … Continue reading “Norden, Frederick Louis”

Norcia (NORSIN). A diocese and city in Perugia, Italy, often mentioned in Roman history. In the ninth century it was a republic. The Dukes of Spoleto often contended with the popes for its possession; when, in 1453, the communes of Spoleto and Cascia declared war against Norcia, it was defended by the pope’s general Cesarini. … Continue reading “Norcia”

Norbertines Religious order founded in 1120 by Saint Norbert at Premontre, near Laon, France, composed of priests, clerics, nuns, and members of the Third Order of Saint Norbert. They follow the rule of Saint Augustine with austere supplementary statutes, and have five particular ends the singing of the Divine Office zeal for the salvation of … Continue reading “Norbertines”

Norbert, Saint Confessor , Archbishop of Magdeburg, founder of the Premonstratensians ; born Xanten, Germany , c.1080; died Magdeburg, 1134. He served as almoner to Emperor Henry V for a time; but decided to embrace the religious life. He joined the Benedictines of Siegburg, received Holy Orders, and founded a monastery at Premontre, near Laon. … Continue reading “Norbert, Saint”

Norbert ST., a noted German prelate of the Middle Ages, was born at Xanten in 1080. He was of good descent, but his early life was rather wild; however, finally settled down and determining on a Christian life, he joined the secular canons of the collegiate church at Xanten. He was then for some years … Continue reading “Norbert”

Norberg, Matthias a Swedish Orientalist of note, was born in 1747; flourished at the high school in Lund as professor of the Oriental languages; and died in 1826. He is the author of several valuable contributions to Oriental philology. His most noted work is a treatise On the Religion and Language of the Sabeans (1780). … Continue reading “Norberg, Matthias”

Nor * For NOR see +, p. 9 Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words