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Martti Nissinen is a Professor of Old Testament studies at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Theology (since 2007). He holds a Doctor of Theology degree from the University of Helsinki (1992) and has served in various academic leadership roles, including directing the Academy of Finland's Centre of Excellence 'Changes in Sacred Texts and Traditions' (2014–2019). His research focuses on ancient Near Eastern prophecy, gender studies (particularly masculinity and homoeroticism in biblical and Akkadian texts), and the historical context of religious texts.
Education: PhD in Theology (1992), University of Helsinki. Earlier roles include Academy of Finland Research Fellow (1994–2002), Assistant Professor (1985–1994), and translator for the Finnish Bible Translation Commission (late 1980s).
Research interests include comparative analysis of prophecy across cultures, textual criticism, and the intersection of gender with religious expression. He has authored influential works like Prophets and Prophecy in the Ancient Near East and Homoeroticism in the Biblical World, and edited over 50 volumes.
Recent work explores sexual agency in Akkadian literature, methodological debates in biblical studies, and integrative approaches to Levantine studies. His 2024 article 'Beyond Binaries' critiques reductionist historiography of the region.
Awards: Honorary Member of the Society for Old Testament Study, member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters, and Knight, First Class of the Order of the White Cross (2016).
Advising: Supervises doctoral programs in Theology and Gender Studies. Collaborates internationally through projects like WritHist21 and the CSTT Center. Active in over 40 universities globally and serves on editorial boards for journals like Vetus Testamentum.
Labs/Teams: Lead researcher in multiple Academy of Finland-funded projects, including 'Galilee in the Iron Age' and 'Society and Religion in the Ancient Near East'. Oversees interdisciplinary teams involving archaeologists, linguists, and religious scholars.
