Explanation

The sentence suggests a contrast:

“After centuries of ___” it implies the thesis was ignored or not well-known means obscurity fits best.

“is enjoying a surprising ___” it implies a revival or renewed interest so renaissance fits perfectly.

limelight means attention, which contradicts the idea of later revival

longevity does not create a contrast with revival

decimation means destruction, opposite of revival

neglect would repeat the same idea instead of contrasting

Answer: B,D