Three Lions, divine comedy and making Jews count: Baddiel and Skinner, then and now

Birch, J. C.P. (2022) Three Lions, divine comedy and making Jews count: Baddiel and Skinner, then and now. Theology in Scotland, 29(2), pp. 74-91. (doi: 10.15664/tis.v29i2.2526)

Abstract

To coincide with the 2022 FIFA World Cup, our review essay discusses new books by Frank Skinner and David Baddiel, two British comedians, writers and broadcasters well-known for their association with football tournaments (in song). Here we find them offering personal reflections on matters of faith and identity. Reviewed works: Frank Skinner, A Comedian’s Prayer Book (London: Hodder & Stoughton, 2021), pp. 112, ISBN 978-1529368956. David Baddiel, Jews Don’t Count: How Identity Politics Failed One Particular Identity (London: TLS Books, 2021), pp. 144, ISBN 978-0008399474.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Birch, Dr Jonathan
• Authors: Birch, J. C.P.
• College/School: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Critical Studies > Theology and Religious Studies
• Journal Name: Theology in Scotland
• Publisher: St Mary's College, University of St Andrews
• ISSN: 1465-2862
• ISSN (Online): 1465-2862
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 The Author
• First Published: First published in Theology in Scotland 29(2):74-91
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License