Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nolition (Lat. nolo, I am unwilling) The state or act of negative volition. — V.J.B. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Nolin, Jean Baptiste a French engraver who devoted himself somewhat to sacred art. was born at Paris in 1657. He studied under Poilly, and afterwards visited Rome for improvement, where he engraved several plates after the great masters, among which was the Miracle of the Loaves, after Raphael. He also executed several plates in important … Continue reading “Nolin, Jean Baptiste”

Nolin, Denis an erudite Frenchman, who was much devoted to the study of exegetical theology, was born at Paris in 1648. A lawyer in the Parliament of Paris, he early left the bar, and turned his studies towards the Holy Scriptures. He had formed a rich collection of editions, translations, and commentaries of the Bible; … Continue reading “Nolin, Denis”

Nolde (Or Noldius), Curistian an Icelandic divine of note, was born at Hoybya, in Sweden, in 1626, flourished as professor of theology at the University of Copenhagen, and died at the Danish capital August 22, 1633. He published Concordantiae Particularum Ebrco Chaldaicarum in quibuspartium indeclin. que occurrunt in fontibus natura et sensuum varietas ostenditur, etc. … Continue reading “Nolde (Or Noldius), Curistian”

Nolasque, St. Piere a French monk, founder of the order of the Beata Maria Virgo de Mercede pro Redenmptione Captivorum, was born in 1189 at Le Mas des Saintes Puelles, in Languedoc. In 1228, Nolasque, in company with some other knights and priests, organized the order mentioned above, the special object of which was to … Continue reading “Nolasque, St. Piere”

Nolasco, Saint Peter Born at Mas-des-Saintes-Puelles, near Castelnaudary, France, in 1189 (or 1182); died at Barcelona, on Christmas Day, 1256 (or 1259). He was of a noble family and from his youth was noted for his piety, almsgiving, and charity. Having given all his possessions to the poor, he took a vow of virginity and, … Continue reading “Nolasco, Saint Peter”

Nolasco, Peter, Saint Confessor; one of the founders of the Mercedarians; born Mas-des-Saintes-Puelles, France, c.1189; died Barcelona, Spain, c.1256. Dividing his wealth among the poor, he took a vow of chastity. He went to Spain and there ransomed the Christians enslaved by the Moors, and in 1218 decided to found a religious order for the … Continue reading “Nolasco, Peter, Saint”

Nola, Paulus Eustatius De formerly Menachem, a noted Hebraist, flourished in the second half of the 16th century. Of his early life nothing is known beyond the fact that he was the teacher of Thomas Aldobrandino, brother of pope Clement VIII, whom he instructed in the Hebrew language. The conversations which Aldobrandino held with Menachem … Continue reading “Nola, Paulus Eustatius De”

Nola, Giovanni Marliano da Sculptor and architect, b., it is said, of a leather merchant named Giuseppe, at Nola, near Naples, 1488; d. 1558 (?). He studied under Agnolo Aniello Fiore and then went to Rome, being attracted by the fame of Michelangelo, whose work he studied closely. On his return to Naples he was … Continue reading “Nola, Giovanni Marliano da”

Nola, Felix of, Saint Martyr (3rd century ), born Nola, Italy . Ordained by Bishop Maximus of Nola, he was imprisoned during the persecution of Decius, but was set free by an angel . Refusing the episcopacy of Nola which the citizens urged upon him, he continued his duties as auxiliary ; he devoted himself … Continue reading “Nola, Felix of, Saint”