Petrus Särkilahti
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Petrus Särkilahti (died 1529) was a Finnish
student of Martin Luther
and one of the early pioneers of teaching science in Finnish language
. He spread the idea of the religious reformation eagerly.
In Turku
, Finland
, Särkilahti met Mikael Agricola
, who became his student. In 1538, the first known books written entirely in Finnish
were published by Agricola. Agricola therefore became called by many the father of written Finnish language. Other Finnish language literal works that may have existed from earlier time are assumed to have been burned and destroyed by wars and fires.
The earliest known book publications in Finland that remain are those of a Finnish born author Jöns Budde
from 1440. Budde, too, wrote chiefly in Latin
and Swedish
.
Petrus Särkilahti died in 1529, and it was up to Agricola to continue his work.
Since the 13th century - and perhaps even before - books and other literal works are known to have been published in Finland by churches and monasteries, but nearly all known works from that age have been destroyed by wars and fires, and all known works were written in Latin
and Swedish
.
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
student of Martin Luther
Martin Luther
Martin Luther was a German priest, professor of theology and iconic figure of the Protestant Reformation. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment for sin could be purchased with money. He confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517...
and one of the early pioneers of teaching science in Finnish language
Finnish language
Finnish is the language spoken by the majority of the population in Finland Primarily for use by restaurant menus and by ethnic Finns outside Finland. It is one of the two official languages of Finland and an official minority language in Sweden. In Sweden, both standard Finnish and Meänkieli, a...
. He spread the idea of the religious reformation eagerly.
In Turku
Turku
Turku is a city situated on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River. It is located in the region of Finland Proper. It is believed that Turku came into existence during the end of the 13th century which makes it the oldest city in Finland...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, Särkilahti met Mikael Agricola
Mikael Agricola
Mikael Agricola was a clergyman who became the de facto founder of written Finnish and a prominent proponent of the Protestant Reformation in Sweden . He is often called the "father of the Finnish written language". Agricola was consecrated as the bishop of Turku in 1554, without papal approval...
, who became his student. In 1538, the first known books written entirely in Finnish
Finnish language
Finnish is the language spoken by the majority of the population in Finland Primarily for use by restaurant menus and by ethnic Finns outside Finland. It is one of the two official languages of Finland and an official minority language in Sweden. In Sweden, both standard Finnish and Meänkieli, a...
were published by Agricola. Agricola therefore became called by many the father of written Finnish language. Other Finnish language literal works that may have existed from earlier time are assumed to have been burned and destroyed by wars and fires.
The earliest known book publications in Finland that remain are those of a Finnish born author Jöns Budde
Jöns Budde
Jöns Budde was a Franciscan monk from the Brigittine monastery in Naantali - near Turku, Finland -, who lived in the 15th century...
from 1440. Budde, too, wrote chiefly in Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
and Swedish
Swedish language
Swedish is a North Germanic language, spoken by approximately 10 million people, predominantly in Sweden and parts of Finland, especially along its coast and on the Åland islands. It is largely mutually intelligible with Norwegian and Danish...
.
Petrus Särkilahti died in 1529, and it was up to Agricola to continue his work.
Since the 13th century - and perhaps even before - books and other literal works are known to have been published in Finland by churches and monasteries, but nearly all known works from that age have been destroyed by wars and fires, and all known works were written in Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
and Swedish
Swedish language
Swedish is a North Germanic language, spoken by approximately 10 million people, predominantly in Sweden and parts of Finland, especially along its coast and on the Åland islands. It is largely mutually intelligible with Norwegian and Danish...
.
External links
- Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland - Official site