Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

neophyte (Greek: neophytos, newly planted) One who has entered upon a new and better state of life, e.g., a convert to the Faith, a candidate for the priesthood, a seminarian, a novice in a religious order. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Neophyte Neophyte (neophytoi, the newly planted, i.e. incorporated with the mystic Body of Christ), a … Continue reading “Neophyte”

NEONOMIANS So called from the Greek new, and law; signifying a new law, the condition whereof is imperfect, though sincere and persevering obedience. Neonomianism seems to be an essential part of the Arminian system. “The new covenant of grace which, through the medium of Christ’s death, the Father made with men, consists according to this … Continue reading “Neonomians”

Neonomianism so called from the Greek , new, and , law. This is not the appellation of a separate sect, but of those both among Arminians and Calvinists who regard Christianity as a new law, mitigated in its requisitions for the sake of Christ. This opinion has many modifications, and has been held by persons … Continue reading “Neonomianism”

Neomenia or Noumenia (Gr. new moon), a festival of the ancient Greeks at the beginning of every lunar month, which was (as the name imports) observed upon the day of new moon in honor of all the gods, but especially of Apollo, who was called , because the sun is the first author of all … Continue reading “Neomenia or Noumenia”

Neomenia , new moon, Col 2:16, a Greek word, signifying the first day of the moon or month. The Hebrews had a particular veneration for the first day of every month; and Moses appointed peculiar sacrifices for the day, Num 28:11-12; but he gave no orders that it should be kept as a holy day, … Continue reading “Neomenia”

Neology (from , new, and , doctrine), a term synonymous with , , is expressive of a tendency to novelty, not from a feeling of its superiority, but simply on account of its newness. The word is not classically used, yet would not be contrary to the analogy of language, and would be equivalent to … Continue reading “Neology”

Neocori (, temple-sweepers) is the title which the officers bore who were attached to the pagan temples in ancient Greece. Their office was originally to sweep the temple, and perform other menial services connected with it. In course of time these duties were intrusted to slaves, and the Neocori came to occupy a higher position, … Continue reading “Neocori”

Neocaelig;sarea A titular see, suffragan of Hierapolis in the Patriarchate of Antioch sometimes called Cæsarea as in “Georgii Cyprii Descriptio orbis romani” (ed. Gelzer, 1882). Among its bishops were Paul, whose hands were burned by order of Licinius and who attended the Council of Nicæa in 325 (Theodoret, “Hist. eccl.”, I, VII); Meletius, opposed to … Continue reading “Neocaelig;sarea (1)”

Neo-Scholasticism Name given to the revival of medieval Scholasticism within the last couple centuries. It is a philosophical tendency born among Catholic thinkers which aims at bringing into general use the methods and teachings of the great Schoolmen. Its protagonists maintain that it does not mean a return to the unchanged systems of the medieval … Continue reading “Neo-Scholasticism”

Neo-Samosatians SEE SAMOSATIANS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature