Church History in Plain LanguageBruce Shelleys classic one volume history of the church, now in 5th edition, brings the story of global Christianity into the twenty first century and provides an easy to read guide to Christian history with compelling narrative and intellectual substance. Over 330,000 copies sold. This is the story of the church for today's readers. Bruce Shelley's classic history of the church brings the story of global Christianity into the twenty first century.