He received his doctorate in Ancient languages at Berlin University. He accepted instructor positions at Knox College, Toronto and the Syrian Protestant College in Beirut. While working as the Director of the School of Oriental Research in Jerusalem (1913–1914), he had an opportunity to explore many ancient sites in the Holy Land.
He obtained his doctorate in ancient languages from Berlin University. He held instructor positions at Knox College, Toronto, and the Syrian Protestant College in Beirut. During his tenure as Director of the School of Oriental Research in Jerusalem (1913–1914), he had an opportunity to explore many ancient sites in the Holy Land.