The concept of the theological virtues?Faith, Hope, and Charity?has deep roots in Christian theology and philosophy, reaching back to the early Church and expanding through the Middle Ages into the modern era. These virtues are not just ethical ideals or personal attributes, but are seen as gifts that allow human beings to participate in the divine life of the Trinity. The theological virtues enable a person to relate to God, shaping their entire spiritual existence, and are intertwined with the very nature of the Godhead itself. The notion of the Trinity, too, has evolved over centuries, from its initial revelation in the New Testament to the systematic theology developed by the early Church Fathers, to its place at the heart of Christian dogma. Understanding the theological virtues in light of the Trinity is to understand the heart of Christian life?how the divine mysteries of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, intersect with the soul of man, enabling a participation in the divine life.