Abstract
Anyone who has studied Rom. xii. 20 is aware that it is a notorious crux interpretum. The strategy of dealing with one's enemy is clear: . Difficult as it is for the Christian to adapt his life to this admonition anticipations of such a noble approach are not lacking in ancient literature. The wise man according to early Egyptian religion conquers by mastering his emotions. The prudent way is to avoid a conflict, for the situation may imply complications which one cannot foresee. It is the silent man who conquers and who is pre-eminently the successful man according to Egyptian religion. In the strict sense this is not a parallel to Paul's words in Romans, but it is clear evidence that religion early moved beyond the talion principle in discussing the question of dealing with one's enemy.
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