Translation into Koine (perhaps Testament?) Greek

1. What is Koine Greek translation?
2. What is the difference between Greek and Koine Greek?
3. Who translated the New Testament into Greek?
4. Is Koine Greek spoken today?

What is Koine Greek translation?

Koine, which means "common" or "shared" in Greek, was the language spoken in the eastern Mediterranean countries from the 4th century B.C.E. until the time of the Byzantine emperor Justinian (mid-6th century C.E.).

What is the difference between Greek and Koine Greek?

There are many differences between Classical Greek and Koiné in syntax. Koiné has shorter sentences, more parataxis and less hypotaxis, a sparing use of participles, and a growth in the use of prepositions (although some old ones have died out).

Who translated the New Testament into Greek?

In 1901, Alexandros Pallis translated the Gospels into Modern Greek.

Is Koine Greek spoken today?

Koine Greek continues to be used as the liturgical language of services in the Greek Orthodox Church and in some Greek Catholic churches.