Historical Events tagged with "abc book"
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First Finnish-Language Book Published
The publication of the 'Abckiria' in Stockholm marked a significant milestone in Finnish literature and education. Authored by Mikael Agricola, a key figure in Finnish language development and Lutheran reform, this book served as an ABC book to teach reading in Finnish. Agricola's work emerged at a time when the Lutheran Reformation was promoting literacy and accessibility to scripture. The 'Abckiria' not only contributed to the establishment of Finnish as a literary language but also played a role in educating the Finnish populace in their native tongue.
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