ABRAHAM (Nicholas), a learned Jesuit born in the diocese of Toul, in Lorraine, in 1589. He obtained the rank of divinity professor in the university of Pont-a-Mousson, which he enjoyed 17 years, and died September 7, 1655. He wrote Notes on Virgil and on Nonnius; A Commentary on some of Cicero's Orations, in 2 vols folio; An excellent collection of theological pieces, in folio, intitled Pharus Veteris Testamenti; and some other works.