The early Austronesian inhabitants of Indonesia developed various religious beliefs that were represented in a wide range of ritual practices. These rituals expressed human concerns about crucial life issues: the agriculture cycle, birth, marriage and death. They were also concerned with understanding the place of man in the cosmos and making sense of his relationship with the deities and spirits who presided over everything. In this volume the main religions as they are interpreted and practised by the Indonesian people today are described. this book is an all encompassing picture of Indonesia’s rich religious tapestry.