Van Wyk, TanyaVan Wyk, Neltjie C.2017-10-252017-10-252017-07-27Van Wyk, T. & Van Wyk, N.C., 2017, ‘Die lewe en werk van Frances Young (1939–) en Dorothee Sölle (1929–2003): ʼn Leksikografiese bydrae tot Reformasie 500’, HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies 73(1), a4645. https://DOI. org/10.4102/hts.v73i1.4645.0259-9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v73i1.4645http://hdl.handle.net/2263/62930This research is part of the project, ‘The legacy of the 16th century Reformation and the South-African democratic ideal’, directed by Dr Tanya van Wyk, Department of Dogmatics and Christian Ethics, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria.The contribution of two women to the Reformed heritage: The life and work of Frances Young (1939–) and Dorothee Sölle (1929–2003). This article is a lexicographical overview of the life and work of two specific women, Frances Young and Dorothee Sölle. The purpose of this is to highlight the reformed character of their respective theologies. Both are characterised by reflection on and reaction to the fragility of human life and the brokenness of the human condition. They are among the ‘cloud of witnesses’ that bear testimony to the impact and heritage of the Reformation.Afrikaans© 2017. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Reformed heritageReformed characterTheologies'Cloud of witnesses’Frances Young (1939–)Dorothee Sölle (1929–2003)Reformasie 500Theology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology articles SDG-05SDG-05: Gender equalityTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle