Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nave (Lat. Navneus), Mathias de a Belgian theologian, was born at Warnant, in Hesbaye, about 1590. He was received into the University of Douai as doctor of theology, and became in 1620 curate of the collegiate church of St. Peter in that town; some years after prebendary of the church of Seclin; and lastly, July … Continue reading “Nave (Lat. Navneus), Mathias de”

Nave (Lat. Navaeus), Joseph de a Belgian theologian, was born at Viesme, near Liege, in 1651. He was professor of philosophy at Louvain, and in the Seminary of Liege. He was provided with a prebend in the cathedral of St. Paul, but resigned his benefice on account of feeble health. His connections with Opstraet, Arnauld, … Continue reading “Nave (Lat. Navaeus), Joseph de”

nave Central open space of a church, west of the choir or chancel and separated therefrom by It wall or screen. It is divided from the side aisles by columns, shafts, or piers, and is roofed with timber or vaulted in masonry. Colloquially, nave indicates the portion of a church reserved for worshippers, including the … Continue reading “Nave”

Navarro, Juan Simon a Spanish painter who devoted himself mostly to sacred art, flourished at Madrid about 1650. He attained considerable distinction. There is a Holy Family by him, which is well colored, but inferior. In a convent of the Carmelites at Madrid there are two of his pictures, representing a Nativity and an Epiphany. … Continue reading “Navarro, Juan Simon”

Navarrette, Juan Fernandez surnamed El Mudo (i.e., the mute), a Spanish artist of sacred subjects, was born at Logrofio in 1526. Losing both his power of speech and sense of hearing, he studied painting in the monastery of the Hieronymites at Estrella, and afterwards in Italy as a pupil of Titian. He died about 1575. … Continue reading “Navarrette, Juan Fernandez”

Navarrette, Domingo Fernandez a noted Spanish missionary, born at Penafiel, Old Castile, in 1610; joined the Dominican Order, and in 1647 was sent to the Philippine Islands, and became professor of theology at Manilla. Later he went to China, and penetrated beyond the precincts where Europeans were thlen tolerated. He was made superior of his … Continue reading “Navarrette, Domingo Fernandez”

Navarrette, Baltazar a celebrated Spanish theologian of the 17th century, joined the Dominicans of Saragossa. He taught letters and theology in different colleges of his order. He is especially known by his Controversice in D. Thonsce ejusque scholae defensio (Valladolid, 1605, 1609, 1634, 3 volumes, fol.), a work of celebrity still in Spain, though not … Continue reading “Navarrette, Baltazar”

Navarrette, Alonzo a Spanish missionary, who was decapitated in Japan, June 1, 1617. He joined the Dominicans of Valladolid, and was sent as missionary to Japan. He departed with several of his colleagues in, 1594, and made many proselytes. His success troubled the Japanese priests, who denounced him to the cobo. Navarrette was brought to … Continue reading “Navarrette, Alonzo”

Navarrete, Martiacute;n Fernández Spanish navigator and writer, b. at Avalos (Logrono), 8 November, 1765; d. at Madrid, 8 October, 1844. He received his early education partly in his native town and partly at the seminary of Vergara. At the age of fifteen he entered the navy and a little later in 1782 served with distinction … Continue reading “Navarrete, Martiacute;n Fernández”

Navarrete, Juan Fernaacute;ndez Spanish painter, b. at Logrono, 1526 and died at Segovia, 1579 (at Toledo, February, 1579 or 28 March, 1579?). He is called el Mudo (the mute) because he lost his hearing when a child of three and, in consequence, his power of speech. His parents, who were well to do and perhaps … Continue reading “Navarrete, Juan Fernaacute;ndez”