Bruce L. Shelley
Born in 1927
Church History
Bruce L. Shelley was a prominent church historian and professor at Denver Seminary for over 50 years.
He held a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa and a theology degree from Fuller Seminary.
Shelley authored or edited more than 20 books, with "Church History in Plain Language" being his most well-known work.
He contributed extensively to academic publications, serving on editorial boards and writing for various encyclopedias and dictionaries.
His expertise in church history and historical theology made him a respected figure in evangelical academic circles.
Shelley's work focused on making complex historical and theological concepts accessible to a broader audience.
