Theological virtues
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Theological virtues are virtues associated in Christian theology and philosophy with salvation resulting from the grace of God. Virtues are traits or qualities which dispose one to conduct oneself in
The three Virtues in Bom Jesus, Braga
Faith, Hope and Love, as portrayed by Mary Lizzie Macomber (1861–1916)
Saint Augustine by Philippe de Champaigne
St thomas aquinas FXD
Cardinal virtues
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The cardinal virtues are four virtues of mind and character in classical philosophy. They are prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. They form a virtue theory of ethics. The term cardinal comes
Theological virtues
…morally good manner. Traditionally the theological virtues have been named faith, hope, and charity (love). They are coupled with the four natural or cardinal virtues, and opposed to the seven deadly sins. The medieval Catholic philosopher Thomas Aquinas explained that these virtues are called theological virtues…
An image personifying the four virtues (Ballet Comique de la Reine, 1582)
The four virtues (in the corners) face a scene with King David (center), along with men who served David and who wrote psalms.
Fortitudo or Courage, from the Vivian Bible, Bibliothèque nationale, Latin 1, folio 215v.
Prydentia or Prudentia (Prudence), from the Vivian Bible.