Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nielsen, Nikolai Johann Ernst a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was born in 1806 at Rendsburg. He studied at Kiel and Berlin, was in 1832 pastor at Sarau, Holstein, in 1840 provost, in 1848 doctor of theology, in 1851 superintendent at Eutin, in 1853 pastor at Oldenburg, retired in 1879, and died January 26, 1883. He … Continue reading “Nielsen, Nikolai Johann Ernst”

Niels Steensen Catholic geologist and anatomist. Born 10 January 1638; died 26 November 1686. “The Father of Geology.” Bishop . Renowned for his geological discoveries. Made the first explanation of petrifactions in the earth. Made significant contributions to anatomy; e.g., he discovered the parotid glands excretory duct. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Niello-work (i.e. Black work, from Latin Nigellum) is the technical term for a method of ornamenting metal plates in imitation of pencil drawing, by engraving the surface, and rubbing in a black or colored composition, so as to fill up the incised lines, and give effect to the intaglio picture. It is not quite certain … Continue reading “Niello-work”

Niedner, Christian Wilhelm, D.D a noted German theologian, distinguished especially as a Church historian, was born August 9, 1797, at Oberwinkel, in Saxony, and was the son of a minister. He was educated at Leipsic, where he began his studies in 1816. In 1829 he was honored by his alma mater with a professorship in … Continue reading “Niedner, Christian Wilhelm, D.D”

Niedermeyer, Louis a musical composer, who deserves a place here for his devotion to the cultivation of sacred music, was born April 27,1802, in Nyon, canton of Vaud, Switzerland. His father, a native of Wirtzburg, had settled and married in Switzerland; himself gifted with much natural talent for music, he was the first teacher of … Continue reading “Niedermeyer, Louis”

Nieden, Friedrich a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born November 25, 1812. He studied at Bonn, and was ordained in 1839. In the same year he was called as pastor to Friemersheim, in the county of Moers, in 1866 to Coblentz, was made general superintendent in 1877, and died March 19, 1883, doctor of theology. … Continue reading “Nieden, Friedrich”

Niebuhr, Karsten a distinguished German traveler in the Orient, noted for his valuable contributions to the modern researches of Oriental customs, etc., was born at Lildingworth, in the duchy of Lauenburg, March 17, 1733, of humble but worthy parentage. His early educational advantages were rather limited, but a thirst for knowledge kept him busy in … Continue reading “Niebuhr, Karsten”

Niebuhr, Barthold Georg one of the most acute critics of modern times, noted for his valuable contributions to philology and history, and for his scholarly criticisms of classical institutions, was born at Copenhagen Aug. 27, 1776, and was the son of Karsten Niebuhr (see the next article). When two years old Barthold’s parents removed to … Continue reading “Niebuhr, Barthold Georg”

Nidra (Skr.) Sleep. In Indian philosophy, particularly the Yoga (s.v.), not considered void of mental activity. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Nidhogg is a name for the huge mundane snake of the ancient Scandinavian cosmogony. It is represented as gnawing at the root of the ash Ygdrasill, or the mundane tree. In its ethical import, as Mr. Gross alleges, Nidhogg, composed of nid, which is synonymous with the German neid, or envy, and hoygr, to hew, … Continue reading “Nidhogg”