Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nasi, Abraham, Ben- Chija surnamed the Astronomer, a Jewish savant of note (in Marseilles), was born in 1065, and died in 1136. He held the office of Zachib es-Shorta, priefectus prsetorianibus, and was much esteemed for his proficiency in astronomy. His writings are highly valued. He wrote 1, a description of the form of the … Continue reading “Nasi, Abraham, Ben- Chija”

Nasi the name given by the Jews to the president of the great Sanhedrim, who was held in high respect by the court. Moses is said by the rabbins to have been the first to fill the office. Till the captivity the sovereign or chief ruler acted as Nasi, but after that time the two … Continue reading “Nasi”

Nashville, Tennessee, diocese of Founded 28 July 1837 from territory split from the diocese of Bardstown ; it covered the entire state of Tennessee, and was a suffragan of the archdiocese of Cincinnati . Today it covers the central part of the state, and its metropolitan is the archdiocese of Louisville . See also, Catholic-Hierarchy.Org … Continue reading “Nashville, Tennessee, diocese of”

Nashville The Diocese of Nashville comprises the entire territory of the State of Tennessee. From its inland location and peculiar civil history, it has not profited much from the tide of immigration, and hence its Catholic development has been chiefly due to its own internal work. There is little need of consulting any historical references … Continue reading “Nashville”

Nash, Treadway Russel an English divine noted for his antiquarian labors, was born near the opening of last celntury. He was educated at Worcester College, Oxford, where he took his degree of D.D. in 1758. He was a man of fortune, and died at his seat in Worcestershire in 1811. Dr. Nash published collections for … Continue reading “Nash, Treadway Russel”

Nash, Michael a Wesleyan preacher noted as a writer on dogmatic theology, flourished near the close of last century. But little is known of his personal history. Of his works, however, several remain of value to this day. He wrote an able defence of the Christian truths against the attacks of modern infidelity in his … Continue reading “Nash, Michael”

Nash, Frederick K a Presbyterian minister, was born at Hillsborough, N.C., February 14, 1813. He was a child of the covenant, and many of his relatives were ministers of the Gospel. With such associations and counsellors, he soon identified himself with God’s people. During his college course at the University of North Carolina he became … Continue reading “Nash, Frederick K”

Naselli, Francesco a distinguished Italian painter who devoted himself largely to sacred subjects, was of noble birth, and flourished at Ferrara about the opening of the 17th century. Lanzi says he practiced drawing from the naked model with assiduity, and studied and copied the works of Caracci andl Guercino. By such practice he formed an … Continue reading “Naselli, Francesco”

Nascio the name of a Roman divinity, who presided over the birth of children, and was accordingly a goddess assisting Lucina in her functions, and analogous to the Greek Eileithya. She had a sanctuary in the neighborhood of Ardea. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Nascent A term applied to a thing or a state of mind at an early stage of its development when it is as yet scarcely recognizable. See Nascency. The term, as applied by H. Spencer (Psychology, 195) to psychological states, foreshadowed the later theory of the subconscious. See Subconscious; Latency. — L.W. Fuente: The Dictionary … Continue reading “Nascent”