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- proper noun A
Pharisee , a secret follower of Jesus. - proper noun rare A male
given name .
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Nicodemus is dressed in layered robes of dark reds which cross his chest, around his neck is a silver silken scarf lined with arcane writings.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » CarsonArtist’s Review Forum 2009
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Synopsis: Nicodemus is a semi-supernatural being/person who once was powerful but has been in retreat ever since he struck a deal with those who were trying to kill him off.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » CarsonArtist’s Review Forum 2009
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In this world, Nicodemus is known as a Cacographer, afflicted by a form of dyslexia that infringes upon his ability to correctly put together spells in ways that will work - oftentimes, his spells will backfire on him, or come out with less than desirable effects, because of a misspelled word or phrase.
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Nicodemus is placed into the events, where he must overcome his disability and learn the nature of it, all the while trying to determine the issues facing him and how to go about solving all of the problems.
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Nicodemus – Nicodemus is a Nephilim who escaped the destruction of his kind and has been living in truce for over a thousand years … as long as he stays out of the affairs of mortals.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » CarsonArtist’s Review Forum 2009
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I have to stress that Nicodemus is more of an Anti-hero.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » CarsonArtist’s Review Forum 2009
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Nicodemus, which is much the same with that of Joseph; he was a secret friend to Christ, though not his constant follower.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John) 1721
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There was one of the Pharisees called Nicodemus, a leading Jew, who came to Jesus by night and said, 'Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who comes from God; for no one could perform the signs that you do unless God were with him.'
Latest Articles USCCB.org/New American Bible 2010
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There was one of the Pharisees called Nicodemus, a leading Jew, who came to Jesus by night and said, 'Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who comes from God; for no one could perform the signs that you do unless God were with him.'
Latest Articles 2009
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a relief on a pedestal in the Piazza of San Lorenzo, in Florence, and a group in the Church of the Annunziata, which he intended for his own monument; the subject is Nicodemus supporting Christ, and the Nicodemus is a portrait of Bandinelli himself.
A History of Art for Beginners and Students Painting, Sculpture, Architecture Clara Erskine Clement Waters 1875
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