On the similarity of Koine and Modern Greek… and a silly photo

First, the serious photo that illustrates the similarity of Koine and Modern Greek.  Here’s a sign, in modern Greek, on the base of a statue in Athens.  If you have any knowledge of NT Greek, you’ll realise that it’s completely understandable.  The very obvious continuity between Koine Greek and Modern Greek is one thing that’s pushing me toward the idea of adopting pronunciation that sounds more like real living Greek…

And now the silly photo – taken in a toyshop in Athens…

Children and instruments: They play, you grown.