Two Lives Reflected

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…struggle to become closer to God, and the resulting effect of psychological torment she received. These women lived very similar lives even though they lived miles apart and were of different religions. Both Glikl and Marie overcame the adversities that they faced as women in the 17th Century to become successful in their lives. They were also some of the only 17th Century women to leave an accurate, consistent, and detailed summary of their lives.