Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nifo (Lat. Niphus), AUGUSTINUS, an Italian philosopher and commentator, was born about 1473 at Jopoli, in Calabria (although he signed himself Sessanus, as if a native of Sessa). He had scarcely commenced his studies when he was forced to flee from his paternal home to escape ill treatment. At Naples he met a citizen of … Continue reading “Nifo”

Niflheim in the old Scandinavian cosmogony, was a place consisting of nine worlds reserved for those who die of disease or old age. Hela, or death, there exercises her despotic power. In the middle of Niflheim, according to the Edda, lies the spring called Hiergolmer, from which flow twelve rivers. See Anderson, Norse Mythology (Chicago, … Continue reading “Niflheim”

Nifanius, Christian a German theologian, was born at Sechlingen, in Dithmar, March 11,1629, He was successively superintendent of the Lutheran churches of Corbach, Eisenberg, and Ravensberg. He died June 5, 1689. We have of his works, De pneumatices existentia (Rostock, 1655, 4to): De gsntilium in Vetere Testamento ad regnum coelorum vocatione (ibid. 1655, 4to): Centuria … Continue reading “Nifanius, Christian”

Nieuwentyt, Bernard a learned Dutch mathematician and philosophical writer, was born at Westgraafdyk, in Holland, Aug. 10, 1654. He was at first intended for the Church by his parents, but afterwards devoted himself to mathematics. He was one of the early opponents of infinitesimal calculus, and became involved in discussions with Leibnitz, Bernouilli, and Hermann. … Continue reading “Nieuwentyt, Bernard”

Nietzsche, Friedrich (1844-1900) Nietzsche’s discovery and description of “resentment”, to mention only one of his major achievements, stamps him as one of the philosophical psychologists of the last century. His critique of the antiquated and false values of the educated middle class led pre-war generations to the pursuit of anethics of more realistic ideals. See … Continue reading “Nietzsche, Friedrich”

Nieto, David Ben-Pinchas (or, as his full name is, Signor Hachacham B. David Netto Rab del Kehilla Kedosha, de Londres), a Jewish savant, noted as a philosopher, physician, poet, mathematician, astronomer, historian, and theologian of extraordinary ability, was of Spanish descent, and was born at Venice, Italy, in 1654. He practiced medicine at Leghorn, occasionally … Continue reading “Nieto, David Ben-Pinchas”

Niethammer, Friederich-Emmanuel a German philosopher, was born in 1766, at Beilstein in Wurtemberg. Nominated in 1793 professor of philosophy and theology in Jena, he received in 1803 a chair in the high school at Wurburg; in 1807 became a member of the Superior Council of Public Instruction in Munich; was afterwards elected member of the … Continue reading “Niethammer, Friederich-Emmanuel”

Niessenberger, Hans An architect of the latter part of the Middle Ages, whose name is mentioned with comparative frequency in contemporaneous literature. But information about his personality and his works is somewhat more difficult to find. It seems however, that he was born in Gratz, Styria (“Seckauer Kirchenschmuck”, 1880, p. 56). He worked on the … Continue reading “Niessenberger, Hans”

Niermeyer, Antoine a Dutch theologian, was, born September 2, 1814, at Vlaardingen, Holland. He studied at Levden, and was in 1840 called to the pastorate at Seer-Arendskerk, Zealand. His leisure he devoted to the exegesis of the New Test., and in 1846 and 18500 received the golden medal from the Hague Society for the Defence … Continue reading “Niermeyer, Antoine”

Nieremberger, Nicolaus a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born May 9, 1648. He studied at Wittenberg, was in 1678 teacher at the gymnasium in Ratisbon, in. 1681 professor of theology, and died September 29, 1700. He wrote, De Ritibus Mesusae (Wittenberg, 41674; 2d ed. 1714): De Deprecatione Calicis Christi (1677): De Angelica de Corpore Christi … Continue reading “Nieremberger, Nicolaus”