What blessing is recited upon seeing a non-Jewish scholar of secular wisdom, and does this differ from the blessing on a Jewish scholar?

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Synopsis

The Mechaber rules one recites 'she-natan me-chokhmato le-vasar ve-dam' for non-Jewish scholars of secular wisdom. The Taz explains the difference in language (natan vs. chalak) reflects Israel's unique bond with God.

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