Assyriological Studies in Finland

"The purpose of this brief account of the history of Assyriological studies in Finland is to give a glimpse of the unbroken tradition of the discipline in this country. This is not intended as a survey of the intellectual impact of Assyriology and Assyriologists on the research fields in Finland and abroad. The versatile spirit of the Assyriologists has influenced academic and cultural echelons of Finland and their interesting personalities certainly deserve a more profound study in thefuture..."