Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nicolas Mansard Architect, born Paris, France, 1598; died there, 1666. An exponent of the French Renaissance at its best, he erected several chateaux and hotels distinguished for simplicity and essential beauty of construction. His best works are Maison Lafitte and the plan for the abbey church of Val-de-Grace which he executed, on a smaller scale, … Continue reading “Nicolas Mansard”

Nicolas Malebranche Philosopher, born Paris, France, 1638; died there, 1715. After joining the Oratory he engaged in church history and scriptural studies till his activities were turned to philosophy by the “Traite de l’homme,” of Descartes. In his “Recherche de la verite” he set forth the fundamentals of his own system, advocating occasionalism, maintaining that … Continue reading “Nicolas Malebranche”

Nicolas Le Gros a French theologian, was born at Rheims in 1675. He distinguished himself in philosophy and theology, and was made canon of the cathedral at Rheims by the archbishop Le Tellier. On account of his opposition to the bull Inigenitus (q.v.), Gros was deposed of his office and excommunicated by Tellier’s successor, the … Continue reading “Nicolas Le Gros”

Nicolas, Henri a Dutch Anabaptist, was born in Leyden towards the close of the 15th century. We have few details of his life. We encounter him as the Anabaptist leader after Joris had retired from that position. Nicolas believed himself, called to found a new religion, which he named the House of Love. He declared … Continue reading “Nicolas, Henri”

Nicolas De Narbonne superior-general of the Carmelite Order, was born in Narbonne, or, as some suppose, in Toulouse. He was elected vicar-general of the order in the Eastern countries in the year 1250, and superior or prior-general of all the congregation, after the death of Simon Stock, in 1265. Almost all the other circumstances of … Continue reading “Nicolas De Narbonne”

Nicolas De Lyra SEE LYRA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Nicolas De Flue SEE FLUE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Nicolas De Flavigny a French prelate, flourished in the first half of the 13th century. We find him at first dean of the church of Laugres in 1229. He had doubtless gained great renown by his learning and his character, for in that year (February 20), the Church of Besangon having been agitated by grave … Continue reading “Nicolas De Flavigny”

Nicolas De Cusa SEE CUSA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Nicolas De Clemanges SEE CLEMANGES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature