(Encyclopedia) Nestorianism, Christian heresy that held Jesus to be two distinct persons, closely and inseparably united. In 428, Emperor Theodosius II named an abbot of Antioch, Nestorius (d. 451…
(Encyclopedia) Nestroy, Johann NepomukNestroy, Johann Nepomukyōˈhän nāˈpōm&oobreve;k nĕsˈtroi [key], 1802–62, Austrian dramatist and actor. A successful performer in comedies and operettas, he…
(Encyclopedia) net, mesh fabric, known from prehistoric times. Nets have been made of many materials, including sinews, strips of hide, silk, vegetable and synthetic fibers, and metallic threads.…
(Encyclopedia) NetanyaNetanyanətänˈyə [key], city (1994 pop. 144,900), W central Israel, on the Mediterranean Sea; also spelled Nathania. It is a beach resort and the trade center for agricultural…
(Encyclopedia) NethaneelNethaneelnēthănˈēəl, nĕthˈənēl [key], in the Bible. 1 Prince of Issachar. 2 Brother of David. 3 Porter of the Temple. 4 Prince under Jehoshaphat. 5 Trumpeter.
(Encyclopedia) NethaniahNethaniahnĕthˌənīˈə [key], in the Bible. 1 Father of Ishmael 6. 2 Temple choir leader. 3 One who accompanied the teachers of the Law. 4 Father of Jehudi.
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NetherlandsNetherlandsnĕᵺˈərləndz [key], Du. Nederland or Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, officially Kingdom of the Netherlands, constitutional monarchy (2015 est. pop. 16,938,000…
(Encyclopedia) Netherlands, Austrian and Spanish, that part of the Low Countries that, from 1482 until 1794, remained under the control of the imperial house of Hapsburg. The area corresponds roughly…
(Encyclopedia) Austin, Moses, 1761–1821, American pioneer, b. Durham, Conn. After developing lead mines in SW Virginia, he went to inspect (1796–97) prospects in Missouri, then Spanish territory. In…
