The article presents a re-examination of the dating of the Maccabean revolt, depicted in the Old Testament book of 1 Maccabees, debating whether or not it occurred between 167-164 or 168-165 BCE. Topics addressed include the Seleucid dating system seen in 1 Maccabees, an overview of the important events in 1 Maccabees, and the Sabbatical year about the beginning of the Bar Kokhba revolt.