James Penton

James Penton is a professor emeritus of history at the University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Born in April 1932, Penton was raised as a third-generation Jehovah's Witness. He gradually came to disagree with the teachings of the religion during the 1970s and was eventually excommunicated, or disfellowshipped. While still a member, he wrote a book entitled "The History of Jehovah's Witnesses in Canada", which has been widely regarded outside the organization Fact|date=July 2007 (and until his expulsion, within the organization as well) as an excellent account of the Canadian history of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Since leaving the organization, he has authored at least two more books, edited two journals, and written five articles about the Jehovah's Witnesses. The first book was titled '. In 2004, his book ' was published.

References

* [http://www.xjw.com/penton.html Profile of M. James (Jim) Penton]