Talmid Chacham

Question

How do we determine who a talmid chacham is according to halacha? Obviously different opinions are stated in the Gemara, but what criteria are used today? What texts or areas must a person have learned in order to be considered a Talmid Chochom?

Answer

Answered by Aaron Abadi

Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah 242 & 243 AA