HTown Publishing produces books that document portions of the modern history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. To date our focus has been on Southeast Asia, with particular emphasis on Thailand. Founded in 2006, HTown Publishing is located in Sandy, Utah, USA
Our most recent title "Monk to Missionary" was recently reviewed by the "Mormon Times" a weekly suplement to the Deseret News. They also interviewed Mani Seangsuwan, the author, about his life. The book review and the interview can be read on-line using the following links:
Book ReviewQuestions may be directed to sales@HTown-Publishing.com
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Translating Scripture: The Thai Book of Mormon
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Monk to Missionary
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Translation of the Book of Mormon into the Thai Language and Church History in Thailand with emphasis on 1968-1976 when the Book of Mormon was printed. The life story of Srilaksana Suntarahut who was the principal translator is recounted including her conversion and subsequent experiences seeking inspiration for the correct words to express LDS theology in a language that had no word for "God"..
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The autobiography of Mani Seangsuwan and his search for the true meaning of life. While a monk in a Buddhist Monastery he discovered the Bible. It impressed him enough to leave the monkhood and continue his search for the true religion. One year after he was baptized he received the call to serve as an LDS missionary in Thailand.
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Status "Out of Print"
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ISBN: 978-0-9777964-0-3
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ISBN: 978-0-9777964-1-0
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Publication Date: 03/2006
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Publication Date: 03/2010
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Future Projects: Work has just begun on a new project. It will be update and expansion on "Translating Scripture: The Thai Book of Mormon". The objective is to cover church history in all of Southeast Asia: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Burma. We are seeking individuals who are willing to contribute information on historical events in each of these countries. Please contact Sales@HTown-Publishing.com . The estiated completion date for this book (yet to be titled) is Summer 2011.