Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

New Academy Name commonly given to what is also called the Third Academy, started by Carneades (214-129 B.C.) who substituted a theory of probability for the principle of doubt which had been introduced into Plato’s School by Arcesilaus, the originator of the Second or Middle Academy. The Academy later veered toward eclecticism and eventually was … Continue reading “New Academy”

New Abbey Near Dumfries, Scotland. Founded, 1275, by Lady Devorgilla, to keep in it the heart of her husband, King John Baliol. It is the last in order of the Cistercian abbeys in Scotland. Gilbert Broun was its most celebrated superior. Possession of the confiscated abbey passed into the hands of Sir John Spottiswoode, 1624. … Continue reading “New Abbey”

new Term frequently occurring in Holy Scripture to signify the change of heart from infidelity to faith, from sin to virtue. Faith is like a new birth; grace acts like a new leaven; the Christian compared with the pagan is like a new man, in contrast with the old. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary New Besides … Continue reading “New”

Nevis One of the two islands that make up the nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the West Indies. Former dependency of the British Empire, they achieved complete independence in 1983. Area, 50 square miles; population 38,000. Ecclesiastically the island is governed by the Nunciature to Saint Kitts and Nevis. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary … Continue reading “Nevis”

Nevins, William, D.D a noted Presbyterian minister, was born in Norwich, Connecticut, October 13, 1797. After a mercantile education, he entered Yale College in 1812, and graduated in 1816. He then became a member of the Princeton Theological Seminary, and was licensed to preach at Lisbon, Conn., in September, 1819. On October 19, 1820, he … Continue reading “Nevins, William, D.D”

Nevin, Thomas an Irish Presbyterian divine, flourished after the opening of the 18th century as pastor of a church in Downpatrick. This church belonged at that time to the synod of Ulster, which was then greatly agitated by the question whether any Presbyterian-ministers could refuse to sign a confession on the ground that by such … Continue reading “Nevin, Thomas”

Nevin, Alfred, D.D., LL.D a Presbyterian minister, was born at Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1816. He graduated from Jefferson College in 1834, and was admitted to the bar in 1837. In 1840 he graduated from the Western Theological Seminary. He was a pastor until 1861, when he became editor of the Standard, which was subsequently … Continue reading “Nevin, Alfred, D.D., LL.D”

Neville (1) Edmund Neville (alias Sales), a Jesuit, born at Hopcut, Lancashire, 1605; died in England, 18 July, 1647. Educated at St. Omer, he entered the English College, Rome, 29 June, 1621, where he distinguished himself in philosophy. He joined the Jesuits, 24 May, 1626; was stationed at Ghent 1636, and sent on the London … Continue reading “Neville”

Nevil(le), Thomas, D.D an English theologian of the Elizabethan period, noted for his strict adherence to the Calvinistic doctrines in a sharp and decisive form, was born at Canterbury, educated at the University of Cambridge, and became a fellow of Pembroke Hall, Cambridge, in 1570. Ten years after we find him proctor of the university, … Continue reading “Nevil(le), Thomas, D.D”

Nevertheless * For NEVERTHELESS see +, p. 9 Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words