Arthur Rendle Short (6 January 1880 – 14 September 1953) was a professor of surgery at Bristol University and author.
The Times described him as being a "clear thinker, with quick perception", very direct in his manner, and someone who loved the countryside.
Whilst visiting European cities for medical conferences he also often took the opportunity to speak to students about his Christian beliefs.
[1] His son Tyndale John Rendle-Short (1919–2010) AM FRCP, was Professor Emeritus at the University of Queensland and specialised in child autism.
[3] Rendle Short had many problems reconciling the discoveries of Darwin with his beliefs as a member of the Brethren.