What was Bessarion's main area of expertise?
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Bessarion's main area of expertise was theology. As a Byzantine Greek Renaissance humanist, he was well-versed in both Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic theological traditions, which allowed him to play a crucial role in the efforts to reunite the two Churches.
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