Why was Pantagruel condemned by the Sorbonne in Paris?

The novel Pantagruel (1532) was condemned by the Sorbonne in Paris primarily because it was deemed obscene.1

While the work was a popular success, it also drew criticism for its satirical content. Within the narrative, François Rabelais mocked various forms of sophistry, including the scholasticism practiced by the Sorbonne itself. Additionally, the book contained elements of religious satire and preached a semi-Lutheran doctrine regarding the spread of the gospel, which further contributed to the tensions between the author and religious authorities.12

Later works in the series, such as the Tiers livre and the Quart livre, faced similar condemnation from the Sorbonne and the Parlement of Paris, often on charges of heresy, though Rabelais was frequently able to secure protection through his influential political and ecclesiastical patrons.34