HOORNBECK (John), professor of divinity in the universities of Leyden and Utrecht, was born at Haerlem in 1617. He understood the Latin, Hebrew, Chaldaic, Syriac, Rabbinical, Dutch, German, English, French, and Italian languages; and published many works, among which are, 1. A refutation of Socinianism, in 3 vols 4to. 2. A treatise for the conviction of the Jews 3. Of the conversion of the Heathens. 4. Theological institutions, &c. which are written in Latin. Mr Bayle represents him as a complete model of a good pastor and divinity professor.