A Silent Witness to Accurate Prophecy - AN IMPERIAL TRIUMPH

In 71 C.E., Titus returned to Italy to a rapturous reception from the citizens of Rome.  The whole city turned out to celebrate one of the greatest triumphal processions ever staged in the capital.

The crowds marveled as untold wealth paraded through Rome's streets.  They feasted their eyes on captured ships, massive floats depicting battle scenes from the war, and items plundered from Jerusalem's temple.

Titus succeeded his father Vespasian as emperor in 79 C.E. But just two yeas later, Titus died unexpectedly.  Domitian, his brother, took the throne and promptly erected a triumphal arch in Titus' honor.

THE ARCH TODAY

Today the arch of Titus is much admired by the hundreds of thousands of people each year who visit the Roman Forum.  Some view the arch as a majestic work of art, others as a tribute to imperial Roman power, and yet others as an epitaph to fallen Jerusalem and its temple.

Careful readers of the Bible, however, view the Arch of Titus as having even greater significance. It is a silent witness that confirms the reliability and accuracy of the Bible prophecies and establishes that they are inspired of God. - 2 Peter 1:19-21. 

Next time: A Silent Witness to Accurate Prophecy - Promises That Will Come True

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