Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nixon, John a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in the County of Tyrone, Ireland, in April, 1789. His parents were converts of John Wesley. Young Nixon was much inclined to the reading of the Scriptures, and early experienced justifying grace. He soon commenced praying and exhorting in public, and after a time … Continue reading “Nixon, John”

Nixii Dii a name applied among ancient Romans to those deities who assisted women in childbirth. Three statues were erected on the Capitol bearing this name. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Nix, Richard an English prelate who nourished in the days of king Henry VIII, was born about 1564. He was educated with great care for the service of the Church, and after taking holy orders rose rapidly to positions of trust. He was finally made bishop of Norwich, and in this see used his influence … Continue reading “Nix, Richard”

Nivers, Guillaume-Gabriel a French priest and composer of sacred music, was born in 1617, in a village in the environs of Melun. He was at first placed as choir-boy at Melun, and learned music in the collegiate church of that city. He afterwards went to pursue his studies in the college of Meaux, then at … Continue reading “Nivers, Guillaume-Gabriel”

Nivelle, Gabriel Nicolas a French theologian noted as a polemic, was born at Paris in 1687. While yet quite young he was appointed commendatory prior of St. Gredon, in the diocese of Nantes. He studied theology In. the seminary of St. Magloire, where he continued afterwards to reside, and became one of the most zealous … Continue reading “Nivelle, Gabriel Nicolas”

Niuean (or Savage Island) SEE VERSION OF THE SCRIPTURES Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Niue is a lone island four hundred miles from any other land, the nearest groups being the Friendly Islands, in the west, and the Samoan, in the north. In 1849, after long opposition, a Samoan teacher was received in the island. In the course of time, amid his evangelistic labors, he translated the gospel of. … Continue reading “Niue”

Nitzsch, Karl Ludwig father of the preceding, and likewise a noted German theologian, though not equally famous, was born in 1751, and was educated at Jena and Halle. After preaching for some time he became professor of theology at Wittenberg University, and there so distinguished himself that he was placed at the head of the … Continue reading “Nitzsch, Karl Ludwig”

Nitzsch, Karl Immanuel one of the most profound evangelical theologians of the 19th century, was born Sept. 21, 1787, at the Saxon town of Borna, near Leipsic, Germany. His father, a Lutheran theologian, a Church superintendent, and a professor at Witterberg, destined Karl from infancy to the priestly office, and personally superintended his education until … Continue reading “Nitzsch, Karl Immanuel”

Nitya-vada (Skr.) The Vedantic (q.v.) theory (vada) which asserts that reality is eternal (nitya), change being unreal. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy