Immersion Bible Studies: Joshua, Judges, Ruth (Essential Guide)

Isabel Docampo provides fresh insight into the books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth by enabling readers to see these ancient texts through new eyes and discover new applications for their lives. Docampo’s passion for her subject is never far beneath the surface of these pages and often bursts forth with telling insights. After using this study guide, readers will never again view these three books of the Bible as mere biblical history.

Immersion, inspired by a fresh translation—the Common English Bible—stands firmly on Scripture and helps readers explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of their personal faith. More importantly, they’ll be able to discover God’s revelation through readings and reflections.

Isabel N. Docampo serves as Associate Director of the Intern Program at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University. An ordained Baptist minister of the American Baptist Churches USA, Dr. Docampo has written extensively in the areas of religious leadership and theological education. She is co-founder of the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian Women s Interfaith Dialogue Group of Dallas. She holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Perkins School of Theology.

Stan Purdum served as a full-time parish minister in Ohio for a number of years and retired recently after serving part-time as a pastor. He also works as a freelance writer and editor. He holds an education degree from Youngstown State University, a master of divinity from Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and a doctorate in ministry from Drew University.
Long an avid bicycle tourist, Stan has ridden several long-distance bike trips, including a cross-nation ride recounted in his book Roll Around Heaven All Day and a trek that covered the entire length of US Route 62 (from Niagara Falls, New York, to El Paso, Texas), the subject of his book Playing in Traffic. Stan is also the author of New Mercies I See, which is a collection of stories about God’s grace, and He Walked in Galilee, a study book on the ministry of Jesus. He writes regularly for Adult B