God the 'Mother' and the Imagery of 'Womb' In the Writings of St. Teresa of Avila
Keywords:
Teresa of AvilaAbstract
Savia Thattamparampil argues that a feminine perspective of
God can contribute a new dimension to our present
understanding of Divinity which has a macho touch to say
the minimum. She opines that for a creator-sustainer God
the title mother is more apt and fitting than the title Father.
She claims that the rediscovery. projection and promotion of
the feminine nature of the Holy Spirit can bring about a better
balance to the Trinitarian concept of God in Christianity.
She explores the contributions of St. Teresa of Avila to
resuscitate a God with feminine face. heart. and womb.
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