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# Norman Anderson

(1908–1994)   Missionary

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Norman Anderson was a missionary, best known for *Rescue!*.

## Quick Facts About Norman Anderson

Born September 29, 1908

Died December 2, 1994

Profession Missionary

Notable works Rescue!

## About Norman Anderson

English missionary and academic Arabist (1908-1994).

##  Quotes by Norman Anderson

> [The empty tomb stands, a veritable rock, as an essential element in the evidence for the resurrection. To suggest that it was…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/norman-anderson/the-empty-tomb-stands-a-veritable-rock-as-an-essential-element-in-the/)

Norman Anderson

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> [This is the unique element in the gospel, which tells us that what we could never do, God has done. We cannot…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/norman-anderson/this-is-the-unique-element-in-the-gospel-which-tells-us-that-what-we/)

Norman Anderson

[Christianity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christianity/)

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