Background
Anderson, Hugh was born on May 18, 1920 in Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland. Son of Hugh and Jeannie (Muir) Anderson.
Anderson, Hugh was born on May 18, 1920 in Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland. Son of Hugh and Jeannie (Muir) Anderson.
Master of Arts with honours, Glasgow University, 1941. Bachelor's Degree with distinction, Glasgow University, 1945. Doctor of Philosophy, Glasgow University, 1951.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Glasgow University, 1970.
Chaplain Church of Scotland, Egypt and Palestine, 1945-1946. Assistant to professor Semitic languages Glasgow University, 1946-1951. Minister Trinity Presbyterian Church, Glasgow, 1951-1957.
Professor Biblical criticism Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1957-1966. Professor New Testament University Edinburgh, 1966-1985, professor New Testament emeritus, from 1985. Chair international selection council Albert Schweitzer awards University North Carolina at Wilmington, 1970-1990.
Distinguished visiting professor and lecturer Duke University, Bryn Mawr College, Florida Southern College, numerous others. Preacher in churches in Europe and United States.
Fellow Royal Society Edinburgh.
Married Jean Goldie Torbit, June 27, 1945. Children: Gordon (deceased), Kenneth, Louise.