Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Necker, Theodor a Protestant minister, was born at Trieste, May 7, 1830. He was a prominent member of the Church at Geneva, where he was the means of founding the Evangelical Society and of promoting the cause of the Young Men’s Christian Association. He labored for the cause of the evangelical schools, not only iu … Continue reading “Necker, Theodor”

Necker, Madame, nee Susannah Curchod a noted French philanthropist, was born in 1739, in the mountain village of Grassy, situated between the Pays de Vaud and Franche-Comte. Her father, a pastor of the Swiss Church, was a man of considerable talents; her mother was descended from an ancient family of Provence, who had fled to … Continue reading “Necker, Madame, nee Susannah Curchod”

Necker, Jacques an eminent financier and religious statesman, father of the noted French female writer, Madame de Stael, was born of distinguished parentage Sept. 30,1732. He was sent to Paris in his youth, and was employed in the house of Thellusson, the great banker, who, after a time, took him into partnership. Necker realized a … Continue reading “Necker, Jacques”

Neckam, Alexander of (Or Necham.) English scholar, born in Hertfordshire, 1157; died at Kempsey, Worcestershire, 1217. His first studies were in the abbey school of St. Albans; his higher courses began in Paris, in the school of Petit Pons. In 1180 he commenced his career as teacher with great success, his comprehensive knowledge of philosophy … Continue reading “Neckam, Alexander of”

Neckam, Alexander Catholic geographer . Born Herfordshire, England, 8 September 1157; died Kempsey, Worcestershire, 1229. Augustinian abbot of Cirencester. Author of the “Liber de Natura Rerum,” which contains the first record of the use of the mariner’s compass in navigation, and a list of remarkable rivers and lakes. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

NECK The phrases to “harden the neck,” Pro 29:1, and to be “stiff- necked,” like a headstrong brute, illustrate the willful obstinacy of sinners against the instructions and commands of God. The tyrants of ancient days sometimes put their feet on the prostrate necks of princes, in token of their subjugation, trampling them in the … Continue reading “Neck”

Nechunjah Ben-Ha-Kanah a famous rabbin at Jamnia, who, like his contemporary Nahum of Gimso (q.v.), had a school and method of his own, was a disciple of Hillel (q.v.), and a contemporary and equal colleague of Jochanan ben-Zachai (q.v.). Nechunjah strictly adhered to his teacher’s method of Biblical interpretation, and decidedly opposed Nahum’s additional rule … Continue reading “Nechunjah Ben-Ha-Kanah”

Nechosheth SEE BRASS; SEE COPPER. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

NECHO OR PHARAOH-NECHO An Egyptian king, mentioned not only in Scripture, but by Herodotus, who says that he was son of Psammetichus, king of Egypt: and that, having succeeded him in the kingdom, he raised great armies, and sent out great fleets, as well on the Mediterranean as the Red Sea; that he expended a … Continue reading “NECHO OR PHARAOH-NECHO”

Necho, Nechoh neko. See PHARAOH-NECOH. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia