Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Neithe is the name of a Celtic divinity who was superstitiously reverenced even in Christian Scotland. The primitive signification of the name is to wash or purify with water, and the name was probably given to this divinity because she is the presiding spirit of the water element. She was the goddess of fountains, which … Continue reading “Neithe”

Neith is the name of the female divinity of wisdom among the ancient Egyptians. Her name, which means “I came from myself,” leads to the supposition that she was an impersonation of nature. She was chiefly worshipped in the Delta, where a city was built bearing her name. Her temple, the largest in Egypt, was … Continue reading “Neith”

Neisser Brothers SEE MORAVIANS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Neilson, John a Scotch martyr to religious liberty, was a nobleman of considerable influence in Galloway. He had enjoyed superior educational advantages, was by nature quite talented, and enjoyed an unblemished character. But he was a Covenanter, and consequently subjected to severe persecutions on the part of the Anglican clergy. When the people of Galloway … Continue reading “Neilson, John”

Neill, William, D.D an eminent Presbyterian divine, was born near McKeesport, Alleghany County, Pennsylvania, in 1778. His parents were killed by Indians while he was yet a child, so that he was raised by friends. He was engaged in a store at Canonsburg, Pa.,when the question of duty being brought to his mind and heart … Continue reading “Neill, William, D.D”

Neill, Hugh an American divine of the colonial period, came to this country about the opening of the last century, and labored in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In the mother country he was a Nonconformist, and labored for years as Presbyterian minister both in England and in New Jersey, where he greatly distinguished himself. He … Continue reading “Neill, Hugh”

Neill, Henry, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born in Philadelphia, October 15, 1815. He entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1829; made a profession of religion in 1832; entered upon a post-graduate course at Amherst; in 1836 became tutor or assistant teacher in Andover Theological Seminary; in 1839 was ordained pastor at Hatfield, Massachusetts; subsequently … Continue reading “Neill, Henry, D.D”

Neile, Richard, D.D an English prelate of considerable note, flourished in the reign of king James I, i.e., some time about the. opening of the 17th century. He was born near the close of the 16th century, and after due educational training became a school-teacher, but afterwards took holy orders, and rapidly rose to positions … Continue reading “Neile, Richard, D.D”

Neile, John, D.D an English divine, flourished in the reign of king James II as dean of Ripon. He was born about the beginning of the 17th century, and was noted among his contemporaries. See Stoughton, Eccles. Hist. of Eng. 2:197. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Neil, John a Presbyterian minister, was born in 1804 in Antrim County, Ireland. His parents, emigrating to the United States, settled upon a farm in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was early taught the great truths of the Bible, and the way of salvation according to the faith and practice of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. … Continue reading “Neil, John”