Summary of Fernando Sánchez Dragó | ¿Quién era el Apóstol SAN JUAN Evangelista, el autor del APOCALIPSIS?

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Fernando Sánchez Dragó's video titled "¿Quién era el Apóstol San Juan Evangelista, el autor del APOCALIPSIS?" explores the identity of Juan, an apostle of Jesus, and the creation of the book of Revelation. The video reflects on the idea that revelation and illumination are distinct, with revelation coming from outside of oneself and illumination from within. The video also discusses the life of Dragó, a wanderer who traveled around the world and found his inspiration in various cities. Dragó's Apocalypse drew from his own experiences in these cities, and he speculates that Juan's revelation was likely due to a deterministic predisposition in human nature

• 00:00:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the identity of Juan, one of the apostles of Jesus. According to the speaker, Juan was one of the apostles who accompanied Jesus on his ascent to Mount Calvary and his disciple, whom he loved deeply. He was also present at the crucifixion of Jesus and accompanied the Virgin Mary after Jesus’ death. However, the speaker notes that the book of Revelation, which is attributed to the apostle John, was written much later and posthumously, around 100 years after the death of Jesus. Moreover, the speaker reveals that he himself suffered from epilepsy, just like the apostle John, which he ties to his divine experiences on the island of Patmos. He suggests that exploring the connection between John’s experiences and epilepsy could shed light on the nature of John’s divine encounters, as more recent scholarship has explored the connection between spiritual experiences and epilepsy.
• 00:05:00 In this section of Fernando Sánchez Dragó's video on the biblical figure San Juan, the speaker reflects on the idea that San Juan was a transcriber of a text dictated from the mystical realm. The speaker discusses the concept that revelation and illumination are different, with revelation being something that comes from outside of oneself and illumination being from within. The speaker mentions Buddha, Jesus, and Mahomet as examples of figures who were object and subject to revelation, while the speaker himself describes his own work as being a product of illumination. The speaker also touches on the idea that the book of Revelation is not only a religious text but also a literary classic, and that it is a work that requires a deep understanding of symbolism and multiple interpretations.
• 00:10:00 In this section, the video discusses the life and work of Fernando Sánchez Dragó, also known as the author of the Apocalypse. The video suggests that Dragó was a symbol of modernity and a doctor of innovation, who lost everything to the rising sun due to the war in Spain. The video also states that Dragó was a wanderer who sought to discover the world beyond the earthly realm, and that he found his way to the East after several years in prison. The video describes Dragó's travels, which included exploring Asian cultures and discovering the mysteries of the universe, and suggests that his experiences shaped his work.
• 00:15:00 In this section, Fernando Sánchez Dragó discusses his approach to writing his personal Apocalypse, drawing inspiration from various cities, including Jerusalem, Kathmandu, Bombay, Madrid, and New York, and uses his own experiences to shape the narrative. The narrator allows that his work may not be entirely truthful, but notes that it is logical and effective in conveying the story. He is a novelist who enjoys converting his real-life experiences into works of fiction and prefers to draw from reality than to invent scenarios. Sánchez Dragó speculates that Juan's revelation in the Apocalypse was likely due to a deterministic predisposition in human nature or the influence of extraterrestrial beings.