The Image of a Roman Triumph: Part Three - Leading a Host of Captives

This short series aims to explore the Bible’s use of the imagery of a Roman triumph. The New Testament twice employs the Greek word ‘thriambeuo’ - meaning ‘to lead in a triumphal procession’. We’d like to view the big picture of the progress of Christianity in strategic terms as a triumphal procession through the world, and across the pages of history. In this third and penultimate episode, Brian Johnston looks at "leading a host of captives".