Penton, M. James, 1932-

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Name (Latin)
Penton, M. James, 1932-
Date of birth
1932-04-27
Gender
male
MARC
MARC
Other Identifiers
VIAF: 4968864
Wikidata: Q3161334
Library of congress: n 84070312
TAU10: 000242874
Sources of Information
  • Jonsson, C.O. The Gentile times reconsid., 1983:t.p. (M. James Penton) p. vii (Univ. of Lethbridge, Alberta, Can.)
  • LC data base, 5-16-84(hdg.: Penton, M. James, 1932- )
Wikipedia description:

Marvin James Penton (April 27, 1932 – November 4, 2024) was a Canadian historian and author. A professor emeritus of history at the University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Alberta, he was the author of three books on the history of Jehovah's Witnesses. Although raised in the religion, he was expelled in 1981 on the grounds of apostasy after criticizing some of the teachings and conduct of the religion's leadership. His expulsion gained national media attention.

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