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Question
The Maharshal was vehemently opposed to the codification of Rav Yosef Karo, as were many gedolim in the 16th century. Everyone love the encyclopedic nature of the Beit Yosef, but it took until the Shach for the Shulkhan Arukh to gain real authority.
Answer
Answered by Aaron AbadiTrue, but they all had respect for the Shulchan Aruch, and anyone who reads it knows that it is all from the Gemara & early Rishonim. AA