Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nicolaus, Hagiotheodoretus an Eastern prelate, flourished as archbishop of Athens in the 12th century, in the reign of Manuel Comnenus. He is known as the author of a commentary on the Basilica. See Fabricius, Bibl. Graec. 11:633; Smith, Dict. of Greek and Roman Biog. and Mythol. s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Nicolaus Germanus (Often called “Donis” from a misapprehension of the title “Donnus” or “Donus” an abbreviated form of “Dominus”). A fifteenth-century cartographer, place of birth, and date of birth and death unknown. The first allusion to him of authentic date is an injunction of Duke Borso d’Este (15 March, 1466) to his referendary and privy … Continue reading “Nicolaus Germanus”

Nicolaus Copernicus Canon of Frauenburg, Dominican tertiary, author of the heliocentric planetary theory, born Thorn, Poland , 1473 ; died Frauenburg, East Prussia, 1543 . He was educated at Krakow, Bologna , Padua, and Ferrara, studying medicine and jurisprudence at the last two. Though a cleric , it is uncertain whether he received higher orders. … Continue reading “Nicolaus Copernicus”

Nicolaus, bp. of Myra Nicolaus (1), bp. of Myra in Lycia at the time of Diocletian’s persecution, and one of the most popular saints both in the East and West. His Acts, which may embody some historical elements, are filled with well-known legends and miracles. He is said to have been present at the council … Continue reading “Nicolaus, bp. of Myra”

Nicolas Von Hof (NICOLAUS A CURIA), better known as Nicolaus Decius, a contemporary of Luther, was, like him, first a monk in connection with the Romish Church. From 1.519 to 1522 he was prior of the monastery at Steterburg, in Wolfenbuttel In July, 1522, he left his position, because he had joined in. the Reformation, … Continue reading “Nicolas Von Hof”

Nicolas, Van Egmond a Dutch theologian, was born in the County of Egmond near the close of the 15th century. He entered the Order of the Carmelites, took his degrees at Louvain, and was there received as doctor in theology. He distinguished himself by the bitterness of his words in his disputes with Erasmus. The … Continue reading “Nicolas, Van Egmond”

Nicolas Poussin Painter; born in 1594 in Villers, near Rouen, France; died in 1666 in Rome, Italy. After several attempts as a young artist to reach Rome, he finally succeeded in 1624, and the study of antiquity developed the devotion to classic ideals that characterizes all his work. Choosing subjects from mythology and the Old … Continue reading “Nicolas Poussin”

Nicolas, Pere a French preacher, was born in Dijon. His family name was Peltret. He belonged to the Order of Capuchins, and filled the offices of delinitor and provincial. He died in 1649 at Lyons. We have of his works, L’Esprit du Chretien ecclesiastique et religieux (Lyons, 1638, 3 vols. 8vo): Panegyriques ur les mysteres … Continue reading “Nicolas, Pere”

Nicolas Of Amiens a scholastic philosopher, was born in the 12th century, probably in the French city after which he is surnamed. He is sometimes confounded with a cardinal Nicolas who flourished near the opening of the 12th century. It is a question, too, whether he be not the same person as a disciple of … Continue reading “Nicolas Of Amiens”

Nicolas, Michel a Protestant French Rationalist, was born May 22, 1810, in Nimes. After having studied at Geneva and Strasburg, he completed his education by visiting, from 1833 to 1834, the German universities of Halle, Berlin, and Heidelberg. He was nominated suffragan pastor at Bordeaux in June, 1834, and pastor in title at Metz in … Continue reading “Nicolas, Michel”