Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Narrative translated “a declaration” in the AV of Luk 1:1, denotes a “narrative,” RV (akin to diegeomai, “to set out in detail, recount, describe”). See DECLARE, B, Note (1). In the Sept., Jdg 7:15; Hab 2:6. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Narnszewicz, Adam Stanislaus an eminent Polish prelate, noted especially as a historical writer, and surnamed the Tacitus of his country, was born in Lithuania in 1733. He entered the Order of Jesuits in 1748; travelled through Germany, France, and Italy; was appointed professor at Nassau, and became bishop of Smolensk in 1773, and of Luck … Continue reading “Narnszewicz, Adam Stanislaus”

Narni, Girolamo De a celebrated Capuchin preacher, one of the most noted of Italian pulpit orators, flourished at Rome in the early part of the 17th century. Very little is accessible to us of his personal history; but we know that he was one of the principal promoters of the scheme to support and enlarge … Continue reading “Narni, Girolamo De”

Narni and Terni UNITED DIOCESES OF NARNI AND TERNI (NARNIENSIS ET INTERAMNENSIS) Located in Central Italy. Narni is the ancient Nequinum of the Sabines; in 300 and 299 B.C., it was besieged by the Romans, who destroyed the city and sent there a Latin colony, changing the name to Narnia. Luitprand captured the town in … Continue reading “Narni and Terni”

Nares, Robert archdeacon of Stafford, a distinguished English divine, son of the preceding, was born in 1753, and was educated at Westminster School and at Christ Church, Oxford, where he was made M.A. in 1778. He entered into holy orders at once, and became successively rector of Sharnford, Leicestershire, preacher of Lincoln’s Inn, and assistant … Continue reading “Nares, Robert”

Nares, James, D.M an eminent English composer of sacred music, was born at Stanwell, Middlesex, in 1715. He was educated as a chorister at King’s Chapel, London. In 1734 he was appointed organist at York Cathedral, in 1756 organist and composer to king George II, and in the following year master of the choristers in … Continue reading “Nares, James, D.M”

Nares, Edmund, D.D an English divine of note, was born of noble and distinguished parentage at London in 1762, and was educated at Westminster School. where he continued till the year 1779, and then removed to Christ Church, Oxford, under the tuition of Dr. Randolph, afterwards bishop of London. After taking his bachelor’s degree, he … Continue reading “Nares, Edmund, D.D”

Nareg (or Naregatsi), Gregory an Armenian ascetic writer, was born in 951. He was placed while young in the convent of Nareg, of which one of his relatives was the abbot, and remained there until his death, which occurred February 27, 1003. Gregory is now well known by the name of the place where he … Continue reading “Nareg (or Naregatsi), Gregory”

Nareda (or Narada) is the name of a Hindu divinity, a son of Brahma and Suraswati. He was regarded as the messenger of the gods and the inventor of the vina, or Hitnd lute. He is described not only as a wise legislator, but also as an astronomer, a musician, and a distinguished warrior. His … Continue reading “Nareda (or Narada)”

Nardograve; (NERITONENSIS) Diocese in southern Italy. Nardò was already an episcopal see, when, about 761, Greek monks arrived there, fleeing from the persecutions of the Iconoclasts. Paul I assigned to these monks the episcopal palace and the revenues of the see, then vacant, and the city was made part of the Diocese of Brindisi. The … Continue reading “Nardograve;”