Martin P:n Nilsson und die Wiederbesetzung des Lehrstuhls für klassische Philologie in Heidelberg 1924/1925.

The correspondence between Otto Weinreich and Martin Persson Nilsson suggests that Nilsson was to be appointed to the chair of Classical Philology in Heidelberg in winter 1924-1925. But we do not find any official papers at the Ministry of Culture or at the University of Heidelberg. So we ask why the university should offer a chair to this worldwide renowned scientist. Was he to breathe new life into religious studies or was he simply meant as a figurehead who opens the door of return to international collaboration? Since valuable documents are missing, we trust in letters filling the gap in our knowledge of this appointment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]