The problem -- Some lessons from history -- The Godhead as a womanin the process of giving birth -- God as nursing mother -- God's other maternal activities -- God as midwife -- The shekinah -- Christ as female pelica -- God as mother bear -- God as female homemaker -- God as female beloved -- God our Ezer -- Bakerwoman God -- God as mother eagle -- God as mother hen -- God as Dame wisdom -- The divine milieu -- Some suggestions and conclusions