What is the most important thing in Christianity? Who was Jesus? Why was He crucified? Did He rise from the dead? What does it mean to be a Christian? John Stott’s book can easily be considered a Christian classic. It was first published in 1958 and has been reprinted about thirty times. You are holding in your hands the second edition of the Russian translation. Its author is the honorary rector of the Church of All Souls in London, vice-president of the International Fellowship of Christian Students, and the author of many theological works.” He is also known to Russian readers as the editor of the “The Bible Speaks Today” series.” The book “The Founding of Christianity” has helped thousands of people understand the essence of Christian beliefs, gain faith, and become established in it.”May the Lord God bless every minute you spend reading this book.