Mercator’s Atlas contained a study of the first chapter of Genesis, in which the authenticity of God’s Word was defended in the face of opposition from philosophers.
Mercatori „Atlas ” sisaldas ka 1. Moosese raamatu esimese peatüki arutelu, kus Mercator kaitses Jumala Sõna usaldusväärsust, kuna filosoofid olid selle kahtluse alla seadnud.