Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nissim, Ben-Reuben Ben-Nissim (Gerundi, so called from his native place, Gerona, in Barcelona), one of the best Talmudic scholars of his time, flourished about 1340-1380, as chief rabbi of Barcelona. He also practiced medicine, and knew something of astronomy; but he opposed Jewish mysticism, and even criticized R. Nachmanides (q.v.) for having spent so much … Continue reading “Nissim, Ben-Reuben Ben-Nissim”

Nissim, Ben-Jacob Ben-Nissim (Kalal Chamad)a rabbi of note for his Talmudical knowledge, was born about 960. He was a pupil of Haja Gaon at Sora, and afterwards became himself the teacher of the noted Alfasi. Nissim succeeded his father in the rabbinate of Kairwan, where he died in 1040. He wrote , a key to … Continue reading “Nissim, Ben-Jacob Ben-Nissim”

Nissel, Johann Georg a noted Biblical scholar, flourished near the middle of the 17th century. He was a native of the Palatinate, but settled in Holland, and devoted himself to the prosecution of Oriental learning. He prepared and printed at his own expense and with his own types an edition of the Hebrew Bible, which … Continue reading “Nissel, Johann Georg”

NISROCH A god of the Assyrians, in whose temple, and in the very act of idolatry, Sennacherib was slain by his own sons, 2Ki 19:37 . According to the etymology, the name would signify “the great eagle;” and the earlier Assyrian sculptures recently exhumed at Nineveh have many representations of an idol in human form, … Continue reading “Nisroch”

Nismes, Council Of (Concilium leemausense), (1) was held in July, 1096, by pope Urban II, who presided, assisted by four cardinals and several bishops. Sixteen canons were published, being, for the most part the same with those of the Council of Clermont, which the pope confirmed in all subsequent councils. Of these canon 2 is … Continue reading “Nismes, Council Of”

Nisibis A titular Archdiocese of Mesopotamia, situated on the Mygdonius at the foot of Mt. Masius. It is so old that its original name is unknown. In any case it is not the Achad (Accad) of Genesis, x, 10, as has been asserted. When the Greeks came to Mesopotamia with Alexander they called it Antiochia … Continue reading “Nisibis”

Nisbet, Henry, D.D a Scotch Congregational; minister, was born at Launceston, Gilasgow, in 1817, of devout parents. He joined the Church in 1835, graduated at Glasgow University, studied two years (183637) at the Theological Hall of Glasgow, offered his services to the London Missionary Society, attended , Cheshunt College for two sessions, and, in 1840, … Continue reading “Nisbet, Henry, D.D”

Nisbet, Charles D.D., a noted Presbyterian divine and educator, was born at Haddington, Scotland, Jan. 21, 1736. His father’s worldly circumstances were so straitened that he was- barely able to pay the expense of fitting Charles for college; but the youth surmounted all difficulties, and finally entered the University of Edinburgh in 1752, supporting himself … Continue reading “Nisbet, Charles”

Nisbet Alexander, a Scotch divine, noted as a Biblical student and as an Orientalist, flourished in the second half of the 17th century as pastor at Irvine-a town which has been fortunate enough to enjoy the pastoral labors of other Scotch expositors, such as Dickson and Hutcheson. Nisbet died about 1690. He published in 1658 … Continue reading “Nisbet”

Nisan (April) The first month in the Jewish calendar. Month, 1 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible