Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nascency (Lat. nascens, ppr. of nasci, to be born) A potency which is in process of actualization. See Potency; Potentiality. The term may be applied generally to anything in process of coming into being but it is particularly appropriate to psychological states and feelings. — L.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Nasbas (, Vulg. Nabath), the nephew of robit who came with Achiacharus to the wedding of Tobias (Tob 11:18). Grotius considers him the same with Achiacharus the son of Anael, but according to the Vulgate they were brothers. The margin of the A.V. gives “Junius” as the equivalent of Nasbas. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Nasbas”

Nasalli, Ignace an Italian cardinal, was born at Parma October 7, 1750. Early entering the ecclesiastical career, he began his novitiate in the Society of Jesus; when Clement XIV was obliged to suppress this order, Pius VII made him successively prelate of his house, referendary of the two signatures, civil lieutenant of the tribunal of … Continue reading “Nasalli, Ignace”

Nasafi, Hafededdin Abul-Baracat Abdallah, Al an Arabian doctor, died at Bagdad in 1315. He composed a commentary on the Mandhuma, under the title al-Masfi or al-Mosaffi (in manuscript in the Royal Library at Paris, No. 1386): Kenez al-hahaik, a treatise on Mohammedan jurisprudence, in manuscript (ibid. No. 473): Omdat al- akaid, a treatise on metaphysics, … Continue reading “Nasafi, Hafededdin Abul-Baracat Abdallah, Al”

Nasafi, Auhadeddin (or Ahuadeddin), Al an Arabian doctor, who flourished at Shiraz towards the close of the 13th century. The particulars of his life: are not known. He wrote a curious poem. in seventysix verses, upon the principal dogmas of the Sunnites, or orthodox Mussulmans, under the title Kelamat nesmaha al-Shineh. This poem was published, … Continue reading “Nasafi, Auhadeddin (or Ahuadeddin), Al”

Nasafi, Al an Arabian theologian and poet, was born at Naksheb or Nasaf in 1069. He was of the Hanefite sect, and has written more than a hundred works, as many in prose as in verse, upon all branches of Mussulman tradition and law. He died at Samarcand in 1143. His principal works are al-Mandhuma, … Continue reading “Nasafi, Al”

Nary, Cornelius an Irish Roman Catholic divine noted for his scholarly attainments, was born in the county of Kildare in 1660, and was educated at Kilkenny, where he graduated in 1684 and took holy orders; he then went to Paris to continue his studies at the Irish College in the French capital, and remained there … Continue reading “Nary, Cornelius”

Narthex In early Christian architecture a portion of the church at the west end, separated from the nave by a low wall or screen and reserved for the catechumens, energumens, and penitents who were not admitted amongst the congregation. The narthex was of two kinds, exterior and interior: the former consisted of an open atrium … Continue reading “Narthex”

Narrow (And Forms) Pro 23:27 (b) The man who gets led astray by such a woman finds himself become a slave to her. His freedom of movements in life is hindered. He cannot make the progress in business, nor society that he should. Isa 28:20 (a) By this type is described the religious plans of … Continue reading “Narrow (And Forms)”

Narrow from a root sten—, seen in stenazo, “to groan,” stenagmos, “groaning” (Eng., “stenography,” lit., “narrow writing”), is used figuratively in Mat 7:13-14, of the gate which provides the entrance to eternal life, “narrow” because it runs counter to natural inclinations, and “the way” is similarly characterized; so in Luk 13:24 (where the more intensive … Continue reading “Narrow”