Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nicirc;mes (NEMAUSENSIS) Diocese; suffragan of Avignon, comprises the civil Department of Gard. By the Concordat of 1801 its territory was united with the Diocese of Avignon. It was re-established as a separate diocese in 1821 and a Brief of 27 April, 1877, grants to its bishops the right to add Alais and Uzès to their … Continue reading “Nicirc;mes”

Nicht-Ich (Ger. non-ego) Anything which is not the subjective self. Fichte accounted for the not-self in terms of the ontologically posited subjective self. The not-self is the external, outer world opposed to the ego. — H.H. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Nicholson, William (1) a noted English prelate, was born near the close of the 16th century, and was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford. After taking holy orders, he was first rector of Landeilovawr, 1629; subsequently canon-residentiary of St. David’s, and archdeacon of Brecknock; ejected at the Rebellion, but elevated to the bishopric of Gloucester in … Continue reading “Nicholson, William (1)”

Nicholson, Joseph B., D.D an English divine, antiquarian, and author, was born in 1795. He graduated at Magdalen Hall, Oxford, in 1820; in 1826 became domestic chaplain to his royal highness the duke of Clarence; in 1835 he was appointed rector, and in 1846 rural dean of St. Albans, where he continued till his death, … Continue reading “Nicholson, Joseph B., D.D”

Nicholson, John a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born at Lewes, Del., Nov. 2, 1807; was converted in Philadelphia; joined the Philadelphia Conference in 1828; in 1835 was set off with the New Jersey Conference; in 1838 was returned to the Philadelphia Conference; 1838-41 was stationed in Philadelphia, and there he died, Oct. … Continue reading “Nicholson, John”

Nicholson, Francis A controversial writer; b. at Manchester, 1650 (baptized 27 Oct.); d. at Lisbon, 13 Aug., 1731. The son of Henry or Thomas Nicholson, a Manchester citizen, when sixteen he entered University College, Oxford, as a servitor, and took his degrees as Bachelor of Arts (18 June, 1669) and Master of Arts (4 June, … Continue reading “Nicholson, Francis”

Nicholson, Edward G., D.D a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, appears in the records, in 1864, as having a parish in the city of Mexico; the following year he removed to Kentucky; in 1870 he became a resident of New York city, where he remained until his death, September 1, 1872, at the age of fifty-four years. … Continue reading “Nicholson, Edward G., D.D”

Nicholson, David B a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. was born in the county of Iredell, N.C., Feb. 1, 1809. He was converted and joined the Church at the age of nineteen. He soon after determined to enter the ministry, and was received on probation in the Virginia Conference in 1831; he was … Continue reading “Nicholson, David B”

Nichols, Warren a Presbyterian minister, was born at Reading, Mass., Jan. 26,1803. He was the child of pious parents, and in his eighteenth year was converted, and from that time devoted himself to preparing for the work of the ministry. In 1828 he graduated at Williams College, Mass., and in 1832 at Andover Theological Seminary. … Continue reading “Nichols, Warren”

Nichols, Venerable George (Or NICOLLS). English martyr, born at Oxford about 1550; executed at Oxford, 19 October, 1589. He entered Brasenose College in 1564 or 1565, and was readmitted 20 August, 1567, and supplicated for his B.A. degree in 1570-1. He subsequently became an usher at St. Paul’s School, London. He arrived at Reims with … Continue reading “Nichols, Venerable George”