Editing Swedenborgianism (section)

=== Mormonism ===
[[D. Michael Quinn]] suggests that [[Joseph Smith]], the first president and prophet of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints]], was influenced by Swedenborg's writings.<ref>see Early Mormonism and the Magic World View</ref> Like Swedenborg, members of the Church believe in [[celestial marriage|eternal marriage]]. However, they require that the ritual be performed in a [[Temple (LDS Church)|temple]] by one having authority given from God. Smith's concept of three heavens is similar to Swedenborg's view. Both Swedenborg and Smith refer to heaven as "celestial", similar to Paul's (see 2 Corinthians 12:2)<ref>{{bibleverse|2 Corinthians|12:2}}</ref> description of a visit to the "third heaven". [[Edward Hunter (mormon)|Edward Hunter]] (a Swedenborgian who became a member of the Church) reported that in 1839 Joseph Smith told him that he was familiar with Swedenborg's writings.<ref>William E. Hunter, ''Edward Hunter: Faithful Steward'' (Salt Lake City: Publishers Press, 1970), 316.</ref>