Ernest Leslie Carlson

Background

Carlson, Ernest Leslie was born on October 14, 1893 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Patrick Edward and Emma (Bengtson) Carlson.

Education

Student Southern Illinois Normal University, Carbondale, 1912. Student Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, 1914-1916 (diploma in music). Master of Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, 1920, Doctor of Theology, 1936.

Bachelor of Arts, Texas Christian University, 1921, Master of Arts, 1928.

Career

Deceased January 22, 1956). Children—Ernest Leslie, John Edward. Edna Louise, Benjamin Eugene.

Married second.

Marjorie Smyth, February 8, 1957. Public School teacher, 1912. Gospel singer, 1914-1917.

Ordained to ministry of Baptist Church, 1917.

Held various pastorates, Texas, 1919-1943. Professor O. T. Introduction, Interpretation and Hebrew, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1921-1964.

Lecturer and consultant in Biblical study and archaeology. Study and research Biblical manuscripts and versions Europe, 1955-1956, 58, Near East, 1925, 55.

Research and field work in archaeology and manuscripts, Mexico, summer 1960, archeological research, field work Near East, Europe, 1962.

Achievements

• Ernest Leslie Carlson has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society Biblical Literature and Exegesis. American Oriental Society, American Schools Oriental Research, American Academy of Religion, Society O. T. Study (England).

Connections

Married Edna South. Massey, September 16, 1917. Married second.; children: Ernest Leslie, John Edward.