He was at first an ardent Hegelian , but he passed to orthodox Lutheranism .
From a poor background , Kahnis was educated at the gymnasium of his native town Greiz , and after acting as private tutor for several years began the study of theology at Halle .
Kahnis was at first an ardent Hegelian , but Kahnis passed to orthodox Lutheranism .
From a poor background , Kahnis was educated at the gymnasium of his native town Greiz , and after acting as private tutor for several years began the study of theology at Halle .